Night Counselor - Part-Time

Transitional Services For New York Inc•New York, NY

19d•$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, provides a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. TSINY envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. TSINY staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, prioritizing client needs while respecting themselves and each other. This position is for a Part-time Night Counselor for one of its Residential Programs in Jamaica, 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.

Nice To Haves

Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Follow procedure according to the change of shift checklist.
Ensure residents' beds are made before exiting the facility.
Record staff absence and/or lateness in the Call-in Book if taking 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.
Perform medication reviews, checking the Medication Book for initials.
Meet with supervisor as scheduled.
Participate and supervise residents during fire drills.
Thoroughly inspect assigned residents' rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems to the shift supervisor.
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.
Complete work orders.
Complete incident reports on the same day of the incident and give 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.
Provide availability 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."
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.