DSP Overnight - Beacon

GATEWAY HUDSON VALLEY•Town of Red Hook, NY

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor is a direct service member of the Residential Team who provides quality care to residents, helping them develop the skills needed for independent living. The role involves training and assistance in core service areas in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan, applicable OMH/OPWDD/HUD requirements, and Gateway’s goals. The listed position is DSP Overnight at the Beacon ATS location in Beacon, New York. The Residential Counselor supports residents with daily living skills, social skills, budgeting, meal planning, shopping, transportation, recreation, housekeeping, and other areas where support is needed. The position also includes maintaining resident records, monitoring and administering medications as assigned, responding to crises, and conducting health and safety inspections and fire drills. A valid New York State driver’s license and background checks are required. CPR, First Aid, and medication-administration training are provided as applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Background checks are required.
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to bend at the waist or kneel occasionally (1–2 times per week).
Ability to bend and use hands, wrists, and fingers through a full range of motion.
Ability to occasionally lift packages weighing 25–50 pounds (approximately 1–2 times per month).
Ability to perform CPR in an emergency and for regular recertification.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification; training is provided.
Medication Administration (AMAP) certification for applicable OPWDD-certified program staff and as assigned; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans and Residential Habilitation Plans for the assigned caseload.
Complete monthly progress notes on service-plan goals and objectives and describe residents’ progress or lack of progress.
Carry out program activities with residents in accordance with their Individual Service Plans.
Ensure care is related to the Individual Service Plan and, when applicable, the resident’s individualized nursing-services plan, including medication administration.
Work with residents on goals and daily living skills to foster growth and independence.
Conduct scheduled visits with residents.
Train, assist, and monitor residents in social skills, budgeting, weekly menu planning, food shopping, public transportation, recreational activities, and other areas requiring support.
Provide a supportive environment and serve as a positive role model through appropriate dress and behavior.
Supervise residents’ housekeeping and provide assistance and training to maintain a clean and safe home.
Provide transportation when public transportation is unavailable.
Counsel residents during crises as needed, notify the Residential Manager of crises, and report incidents according to agency and regulatory requirements.
Record unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, upcoming appointments, and program changes in the log book and case notes.
Maintain medical, financial, and program records for the assigned caseload under Residential Management guidance.
Keep medical documentation current and properly documented and stored according to agency policies and regulations.
Monitor residents’ financial records and assist with use of funds in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines; report issues to the Residential Manager.
Keep resident records current, submit progress notes promptly, and document, submit, and store incident reports appropriately.
Conduct health and safety inspections and fire drills, and report concerns to the Residential Manager.
Monitor and administer medications as needed, under Residential Management supervision and in accordance with service and nursing plans.
Ensure residents take medications correctly; document and report medication-administration issues to the Residential Manager and Residential Nurse.
Ensure prescriptions are current and filled, and properly dispose of unneeded or expired medications.
Complete required trainings and certifications, including annual regulatory training, CPR certification, and AMAP certification when assigned; renew certifications on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.