Residential Counselor/ Direct Support Professional (Part-Time Overnight)- Bayshore

Mercy Haven, Inc.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Haven, Inc. in Bayshore, NY is seeking a Part Time Residential Counselor to help adults with severe mental illness develop independent living skills.

This role involves hands-on training, daily living support, counseling, crisis management, and documentation of progress. The position includes overnight shifts (Shift #5: Tuesday 9pm-7am, Wednesday 9pm-7am) and requires a high school diploma; a Bachelor's in human services is preferred and a NYS driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred.
• Related experience working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day to day living highly preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• A valid NYS Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning/evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives.
• Hands-on training and assisting residents in activities for daily living and documenting interactions.
• Responsible for accompanying residents on recreational outings and travel training exercises.
• Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the community residence.
• Responsible for administration of residence in the absence of the Assistant Administrator.
• Notify the Assistant Administrator/Residential Administrator of any medical/psychiatric emergency.
• Provide transportation as needed for shopping, medical appointments, etc.
• Write progress notes on residents' activities on a daily basis.
• Monitors management of medication.
• Involved with the cleanliness of the residence.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of staff office.
• Advocate for residents' benefits.
• Teach residents the skills needed to gain independence.
• Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers as needed to assist residents in accessing services and to plan for discharge jointly.
• Work with support services on behalf of the residents' best interest.
• Assist and or model the various techniques required to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
• Responsible for other related activities.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of a Part Time Residential Counselor in our BayshoreCommunity Residence Program. In this crucial role, assist individuals in developing independent living skills to increase their self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-worth. You provide hands-on training and assist with the activities of daily living as well as provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management for adults living with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning/evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives
• Hands-on training and assisting residents in the activities for daily living and documenting interactions
• Responsible for accompanying residents on recreational outings and travel training exercises
• Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the community residence
• Responsible for administration of residence in the absence of the Assistant Administrator
• Notify the Assistant Administrator/Residential Administrator of any medical/psychiatric emergency
• Provide transportation as needed for shopping, medical appointments, etc.
• Write progress notes on residents' activities on a daily basis
• Monitors management of medication
• Involved with the cleanliness of the residence
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of staff office
• Advocate for residents' benefits
• Teach residents the skills needed to gain independence
• Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers as needed to assist residents in accessing services and to plan for discharge jointly
• Work with support services on behalf of the residents' best interest
• Assist and or model the various techniques required to maintain a clean and healthy living environment
• Responsible for other related activities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience required
• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred
• Related experience working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day to day living highly preferred
• Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• A valid NYS Driver's License in good standing

Shift #5: Tuesday 9pm-7am, Wednesday 9pm-7am(Overnight)

Location: Bayshore Community Residence

Learn more at mercyhaven.org!

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