Night Counselor - Part-Time

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

1d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY), a not-for-profit, comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City, is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals recovering from mental illness and facilitating their transition to increased independence through a continuum of rehabilitative services. TSINY aims to expand its rehabilitative services and become a regional social service provider, with staff committed to delivering effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs while fostering mutual respect and hope. This specific role is for a Part-time Night Counselor within one of its Residential Programs in Queens Village, Queens, NY.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
NYS Driver's License with a clean record required
CPR/First Aid training
Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the program on the overnight shift.
Complete room checks and determine that all residents are accounted for.
Conduct chart audits and maintain resident back charts.
Provide crisis management during overnight hours.
Responsible for getting residents up in the morning and ready for daytime activities.
Converse with the shift going off duty for pertinent information.
Inform residents of medical/psychiatric or financial appointments.
Supervise morning medication and initial the medication book immediately after each administration.
Follow procedure according to the change of shift checklist and sign.
Ensure residents' beds are made before exiting the facility.
Record staff absence and/or lateness in the Call-in Book if covering a call-in.
Check staff revised schedules.
Check E-mail and personal mailbox.
Intervene in resident crisis management.
Assist residents with meal preparation when needed.
Report pertinent information regarding residents and facility to the shift supervisor.
Document pertinent information regarding residents in the Communication Book.
Follow procedure according to the change of shift checklist with the on-coming shift.
Monitor residents' bathing, showering, and hygiene as needed.
File all chart items into the appropriate charts.
Facilitate back charting.
Review Medication Book for initials during medication reviews.
Meet with supervisor as scheduled.
Participate in and supervise residents during fire drills.
Inspect residents' rooms for safety measures and report damages or problems.
Conduct monthly chart review as assigned by supervisor.
Make copies of new forms and dispose of old ones.
Call in refills of medications.
Prepare information for shredding.
Conduct chart audits.
Perform regular building tours to check for cleanliness and needed repairs.
Check on all residents during building tours.
Complete work orders.
Complete incident reports on the same day of the incident and provide the report to the shift supervisor or administrators.
Submit receipts for petty cash spent.
Attend special on-site and off-site training, seminars, conferences, etc.
Be available to residents on an as-needed and crisis basis.
Submit requests for time off at least two weeks in advance.
Check revised schedules for possible changes in hours/shifts and for holiday coverage.
Return correspondence that states, "Sign and return."
Demonstrate familiarization with personnel policy, emergency manuals, and training manual.
Provide supervision for residents during dining hours.
Ensure residents are dressed appropriately before leaving the facility.
Perform other related duties as required.
During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.