Residential Counselor, Part-Time

Options for Community Living, Inc.•Terryville, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. The part-time Residential Counselor provides various support services to the residents and is responsible for training and assisting residents in the activities of daily living.

Requirements

Have a passion for assisting those diagnosed with mental illness.
Must be a self-starter and well organized.
Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives on a regular basis.
Write progress notes on service plan on a weekly basis.
Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance.
Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed.
Provide case management and follow-up service.
Provide transportation to residents as needed.
May occasionally attend team meetings, discharge meetings.
Provide household maintenance checks and repairs.
Conduct fire drills at community residence as needed.
Notify the Program Supervisor/Program Manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.