PD Housing Counselor

Community Access Inc • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

The Per-Diem Housing Counselor has the primary objective to oversee the assigned site in the following areas: ensuring physical plant safety and security; meal preparation and coordination; monitoring self-administration of medication; crisis and conflict management; Activities of Daily Living Skills (ADLS) training and coaching; facilitating community building events, and documenting incidents, program log and progress notes.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must have Food Handler Certificate or be able to obtain this within 90 days of hire.
• Must have Fire Guard Certification or be able to obtain this within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to walk up five flights of stairs
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared through a background clearance process.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred. Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent on specific needs of program participants.

Responsibilities

• Enter documentation during each shift including:
• Medication monitoring log
• Front Desk log, including shift change summaries at end of shift
• Incident Reports as needed on the day of the incident
• 100% of progress notes for individual and group work done with residents are completed within 48 hours of contact.
• Make regular building rounds during shift as required.
• Call the Justice Center immediately after serious, reportable incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED