Residential Counselor (F/T or P/T)

South Shore Association dba SAIL; Woodmere (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Association dba SAIL in Woodmere, NY is seeking a dedicated Senior Counselor to provide supportive counseling and training in independent living skills within a community residence. The role focuses on developing service plans, monitoring progress, and delivering person-centered supports.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or a bachelor’s degree in human services, with strong organizational and communication abilities, critical thinking, and good judgment to interact with

Qualifications

• HD diploma or bachelor's degree in human service field.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate individual service plans and monitor objectives.
• Train and assist residents with activities of daily living and independent living skills.
• Monitor medication and notify supervisory personnel of emergencies.
• Provide supportive counseling, behavioral interventions, crisis management, case management, and follow-up services.
• Accompany residents and provide transportation for activities, appointments, and other needs.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the community residence and oversee operations in the Senior Counselor's absence.
• Learn and follow agency policies and complete other related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in human service field

Job description

Qualification and Competencies

• High School Diploma and five years' experience in the Human Service field.

Or

• Bachelor's degree in human service field
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.

General Description

Responsible for supportive counseling and providing training in independent living skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and evaluating individual service plans, monitor objectives, and document progress monthly or as needed.
• Train and assist residents with activities of daily living and independent living skills.
• Monitor medication and promptly notify supervisory personnel of medical, psychiatric, or programmatic emergencies.
• Provide supportive counseling, behavioral interventions, crisis management, case management, and follow-up services.
• Accompany residents and provide transportation for recreational and social activities, shopping, medical appointments, and other needs.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the community residence and oversee operations in the Senior Counselor's absence.
• Learn and follow all agency policies and procedures and complete other related duties as assigned.

Location

• Woodmere, NY

Schedules

• Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (full-time)
• Saturdays and Sundays 3pm-11pm (part-time)