Direct Care Counselor – Mental Health & Recovery

ICL; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Résumé du poste

ICL is seeking an entry-level direct care worker to support adults with mental illness and substance use disorders in a community residential setting with 24/7 staffing. You will help with safety, daily living, and skill-building, under supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting incidents, teaching daily living skills, and accompanying residents to appointments. This onsite role requires empathy, reliability, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; specialized human services training may substitute for experience.
• One year of related human services experience supporting adults with mental illness or substance use disorders.

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular facility safety, cleanliness, and security checks.
• Report serious incidents immediately and document per policy.
• Teach daily living skills, socialization, and conflict resolution.
• Follow emergency procedures and support resident safety.
• Assist residents with hygiene, nutrition, and daily living tasks.
• Update staff logs each shift and communicate effectively.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain a clean, healing environment.
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and preferences.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments and community activities.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions.
• Monitor medications and document as assigned.
• Observe resident responses to treatment and support accountability.

Connaissances

Compassionate care

De-escalation

Patient communication

Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma

Substitution allowed for experience

Outils

N/A

Description du poste

ICL is seeking an entry-level direct care worker to support adults with mental illness and substance use disorders in a community residential setting with 24/7 staffing. You will help with safety, daily living, and skill-building, under supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting incidents, teaching daily living skills, and accompanying residents to appointments. This onsite role requires empathy, reliability, and teamwork in a dynamic environment.