Recovery Homes Program Coordinator

Ascend Mental Wellness; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCEND Mental Wellness in New York is seeking a Residential Assistant Program Coordinator to support Genesis and Pearl Street residences, helping residents develop rehab plans and living skills in a home-like setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in human services, and a valid NYS driver's license. You will work independently within a multi-disciplinary team, upholding dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least five years' experience in human services.
• Associate's degree may substitute for two years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile petty cash weekly.
• Set up files for new residents and ensure residents complete all necessary paperwork for intake.
• Archiving of files as necessary.
• Assess and confirm medication processes, including medication disposal, on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate the Environmental Tasks List process with the Residence Counselors on a weekly basis.
• Assure communications of resident hospitalizations to appropriate parties.
• Assure the scheduling of Relief Residential Counselors for appropriate shifts as needed.
• Work with supervisor to ensure environmental repairs in a timely manner.
• Carry a caseload of one to two clients as necessary.
• Provide additional services for the program as needed.
• Oversee tracking of resident Service Plan and Functional Assessments.
• Assist with the provision of orientation of new staff
• May assist in the coordination of house/community meetings.
• Coordinate and assist in Rep-Payee services as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment for all clients and staff.
• Maintain effective communication with other staff members and supervisor.
• Preserve human dignity and confidentiality of all clients and act in the best interest of those served through the Agency's programs and services.
• Assure quality of work at all times.
• Adhere to all laws and regulations applicable to the Agency's business.
• Adhere to the Agency's Corporate Compliance Program and established policies and procedures.
• Positively represent the Agency within the community at all times.
• Have adequate computer skills, or more refined for specific job titles.
• Actively participate in scheduled team/staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or as indicated by the program's services.
• Actively participate in Agency sponsored staff development and in-service educational programs as deemed necessary by supervisor, including mandatory trainings assigned per job title.
• Should be compassionate and demonstrate a commitment to helping people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.

Skills

Listening

Writing

Verbal communication

Independent work

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Human Services

Job description

ASCEND Mental Wellness in New York is seeking a Residential Assistant Program Coordinator to support Genesis and Pearl Street residences, helping residents develop rehab plans and living skills in a home-like setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in human services, and a valid NYS driver's license. You will work independently within a multi-disciplinary team, upholding dignity and confidentiality.