Per Diem Residential Counselor

Glove House, Inc.; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Per Diem Residential Counselor to ensure quality childcare services in their residential facility. The role includes assisting with youth treatment plans, supervising staff, and participating in crisis management. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in residential care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with a preferred Bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in residential care required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight of the residential program.
• Directly supervise and coach youth in care.

Skills

Crisis Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

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Description

The Per Diem Residential Counselor works to assure that quality childcare services are delivered within a residential group care facility, according to agency policy and all applicable state and federal, OMH/OCFS/Detention regulations. This includes participation in the childcare schedule and calendar, environmental care, and ensuring the continuity and quality of service to the residents. The Per Diem Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting in the implementation of department goals and programs, youth treatment plans, and daily living and care.

Description

The Per Diem Residential Counselor works to assure that quality childcare services are delivered within a residential group care facility, according to agency policy and all applicable state and federal, OMH/OCFS/Detention regulations. This includes participation in the childcare schedule and calendar, environmental care, and ensuring the continuity and quality of service to the residents. The Per Diem Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting in the implementation of department goals and programs, youth treatment plans, and daily living and care.

Critical features of this job are described under headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Primary Job Functions

• Assists in ensuring that job-related activities are in compliance with Glove House policies and procedures, OCFS/OMH/Detention relevant professional association, ethical standards, accreditation standards, and the law.
• Assists in the provision of overall oversight to the residential program, supervision of staff in the care of youth in accordance to all Glove House, state and regulatory requirements.
• Requires daily interaction with staff and clients ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the Glove House operating modality (TCI), youth’s treatment plan, calendars and schedules are followed
• Assists in providing staff and resident support in crisis situations, including post-crisis response.
• Directly supervises and provides coaching to the youth in care.
• Completes administrative tasks as assigned.
• Assists to ensure adequate staff coverage is available and assumes added responsibility for coverage when needed.
• Ensure, complete and maintain client records and program documentation (self, staff and youth), such as daily activities, treatment plan progress, progress notes and termination summaries, according to Glove House program and regulatory standards.
• Assures all documentation is completed in a timely fashion i.e. youth notes, Myevolve, Class I and II etc.
• Will actively participate as a team member and attend staff meetings
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Residential Program Manager.
  
  

Requirements

High School Diploma required; related Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with agency standards.

1-3 years' experience working with children and families in residential care, counseling, group care required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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