Senior Residential Counselor

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Residential Counselor (SRC) provides supervision of residential counselors to ensure the individuals who live in the home are provided with quality care, supports and instruction in daily living skills based on the individual’s treatment plan. The SRC provides oversight of daily operations and service provision to individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder. Oversees program management of the home by maintaining resident records in accordance with HIPPA standards, assures program site is clean, safe and in good repair. The SRC monitors compliance with State licensing, City and department policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Intellectual Disability, mental illness, and substance abuse and experience in providing behavioral health services to these populations.
• Thorough knowledge of City, State, and Federal policies and procedures, rules and license requirements for program operations or the ability to acquire such knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of person-centered practices
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing program policies, procedures, and plans
• Ability to provide supervision, guidance, assistance, and training to residential staff
• Ability to implement and monitor Federal and State standards for quality assurance compliance
• Ability to establish and maintain client records
• Good knowledge of best practice standards in residential services for adults with Intellectual Disability, substance abuse treatment
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Two years experience working with clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, Substance Abuse Disorder or domestic violence in a residential setting and supervisory experience
• Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence.

Nice To Haves

• Four year college degree in Human Service or a related field
• Two years working in a residential setting with clients diagnosed with substance use disorder(s), serious mental illness and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a QMHP-A License.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selection process of new counselors
• Orients, trains and supervises counselors on an ongoing basis.
• Meets with supervisees for both individual and group supervision.
• Maintains the staff schedule to ensure all shifts are covered.
• Coordinates with supervisees to ensure that food and all other items required for the residence are purchased on a weekly basis, within the budgetary requirements.
• Ensures that residents are provided with services in accordance with the goals and objectives on the treatment plan
• Documents client services, supports and interventions in the clinical record and oversees the quality of supervisees’ documentation.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Ensures counselors maintain required training and certifications.
• Provides direct observation and feedback to counselors through announced and unannounced visits
• Reviews and approves Kronos for supervisees; approves and monitors use of overtime.
• Maintains current policies and procedures manuals at the residence.
• Develops and maintains rapport with neighbors and other community members
• Attends and participates in monthly supervision meetings.
• Utilize and maintain a City credit card to purchase food and household supplies, etc.
• Reconcile monthly purchase cards statement for approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree