Orientation Counselor

Outreach Development Corp.•Town of Newfane, NY

15h•$21 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Orientation Counselor is responsible for coordinating and delivering services in accordance with the program design to engage and assist new residents acclimating to the programming while insuring maximum retention of new residents. Monday-Friday 7am-3pm.

Requirements

Minimum of CASAC - T required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents and/or therapeutic community experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group counseling sessions, as assigned.
Orients and assists new residents with adapting to program rules and structure.
Complete and accurate documentation of clinical care i.e., treatment plans, progress notes and individual notes.
Supervise daily activities and exercises with orientation residents.
Supervise clients in self-medication.
Participate in supervision.
Communicate all pertinent information incidents, emergencies, via SAC book/house manager.
Crisis interventions and follow thru with documentation incident, accident and/or elopement reports.
Supervision of client population in daily activities, as needed.
Participate in special family events throughout the year at Outreach House I.
Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.
Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.
Interacting with staff, clients, students and visitors in a courteous, professional and respectful manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission and values.
Producing accurate, neat and thorough work.
Prioritizing and planning work time efficiently; effectively managing competing demands and dealing with changes, delays and unexpected events.
Understanding and consistently complies with agency policy and procedures (including time and attendance, dress code, etc….).
Supporting a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that allows the employee to get along with clients, students, coworkers and supervisors.
Communicating (in writing as well as orally) clearly and concisely.
Illustrating flexibility and adaptability in role and function when circumstances warrant; (demonstrates openness to assist in needed responsibilities in evolving situations).
Maintaining appropriate boundaries, ethics and professionalism; complying with agency, OASAS and other professional code(s) of ethics; seeking supervision when challenges arise.

Benefits

Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits)
Dental/ Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA.
Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.
ER Pension contribution
Voluntary TDA 403B contribution
Direct Deposit (as early as 2 days access with TD Bank account); & Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Health & Wellness program
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
OTI Training – Scholarships and Grants (CASAC program)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible clinicians.