Floating Counselor

CN Guidance and Counseling Services•Town of Islip, NY

17d

About The Position

Provides supportive counseling, activities of daily living (ADL) training, crisis intervention, and restorative services, when applicable, to people with psychiatric disabilities in residential programs. The role rotates among all 24-hour supervised residential sites, with coverage locations determined by site needs and management. The counselor supports residents with daily activities, service-plan goals, household maintenance, medication monitoring, safety, documentation, and coordination with outside providers. The position requires providing 24-hour supervision to residents in congregate facilities and transportation as needed, using a personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least five years of experience in a mental-health-related field is preferred.
Ability to provide transportation using a personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.
Commitment to following workplace safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage a rotating schedule at all 24-hour supervised sites; coverage location changes according to site needs and management direction.
Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, restorative services, assistance negotiating community activities, and crisis management services.
Monitor, train, and assist residents with household maintenance to ensure a clean, safe, homelike environment, and participate directly in these activities when required.
Provide coverage at residential sites as needed.
Train, supervise, and assist residents with daily activities, including food purchases, recreation, meal planning, and personal care.
Help residents develop meaningful service-plan goals and provide support to help them achieve those goals.
Conduct fire-safety training and ensure fire drills are conducted according to regulatory guidelines.
Participate in Medicaid-billable activities under the Supervisor’s leadership and ensure required program documentation is current and compliant with regulations.
Document interactions with residents according to agency policies and standards.
Meet weekly, or as scheduled, with assigned primary residents for counseling and to establish and review service-plan goals.
Maintain collateral contacts with outside service providers and participate in scheduled case conferences.
Assist residents in procuring and maintaining financial entitlements.
Monitor medications as required.
Provide 24-hour supervision to residents in congregate facilities.
Provide transportation as needed using a personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.
Promptly report emergencies, incidents, maintenance issues, and safety issues to the senior Counselor or Supervisor.
Participate in team meetings as scheduled.
Complete admission documentation after intake for new clients.
Facilitate sharing of relevant data with individuals to support partnered decision-making and keep clients informed of progress.
Complete QI training during onboarding and participate in refresher training as needed.
Cultivate an inclusive culture that respects employees’ individual strengths, views, and experiences.
Follow safety protocols and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including a $0-deductible Platinum Plus plan with 90% of the benefit employer-provided.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account.
403(b) retirement plan.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
Legal plan.
Dependent Care Expense Account.
Life and supplemental life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
Training programs, including a mentorship program.
Potential eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
Career growth and promotional opportunities.
Employee perks and discounts, including Broadway shows.
Five personal days, 10–20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 company-paid holidays per year.