Direct Support Professional-PER DIEM

SCO; Dix Hills, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

PTO

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Phone Discounts

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in Dix Hills, NY is seeking Residential Counselors to support at‑risk adolescent females (12‑22) in a Madonna Heights Group Residence. This role involves implementing recreational wellness activities and maintaining a safe, healthy environment.

Candidates must complete four days of training Tue‑Fri 9am‑5pm and have weekend availability; a High School Diploma or GED is required and a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good judgement and decision making in applying agency philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of each resident's emotional, physical and spiritual needs and refer to team members when necessary.
• Provides immediate therapeutic crisis intervention to provide structure and discipline.
• Works with treatment team to contribute to individual treatment plans and submits reports and participates in meetings.
• Assists with transportation of residents for recreational trips and medical appointments in agency vehicles.
• Supervises residents' personal hygiene routines, clothing management, supplies.
• Teaches daily living and socialization skills.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Judgement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Must be able to complete FOUR days of training Tues‑Fri 9am‑5pm. Must have weekend availability!

SCO Family of Services is currently seeking Residential Counselors to join our team in our Madonna Heights Group Residence in Dix Hills! Residential Counselors provide support and implement recreational wellness and transitional activities to At‑Risk Adolescent Females (12-22) while maintaining a positive, safe and healthy environment.

As a Residential Counselor, you will:

• Demonstrate good judgement and decision making in the application of agency philosophy policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of each resident’s emotional, physical and spiritual needs and refers her to other team members (when necessary) to meet those needs.
• Provides immediate therapeutic crisis, intervention in order to provide structure and discipline in line with policies.
• Actively works as a member to the treatment team & contributes to the formulation of individual treatment plans for each resident though the submission of written reports and participation in meetings, Then, carries out treatment plans where appropriate.
• Provides transportation of residents for recreational trips, medical appointments, and train runs etc. in agency vehicles with prior approval.
• Supervises resident's personal hygiene routines, management of clothing, care of supply and equipment.
• Teach daily living and socialization skills.

Ideal Candidates must possess:
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience working with adolescents (preferred)
A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

Clean and Valid driver’s license

Benefits include:

Medical insurance, Vision and Dental (for FT staff), 100% agency paid life insurance, 403B retirement plan, generous PTO package, paid training, tuition reimbursement, discounts on phone services & more!!

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Licenses & Certifications

Required

High School or better.

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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