Residential Counselor Per-Diem

Mental Health Association of Nassau County; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick & Safe Leave

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization in New York is seeking a motivated Residential Counselor to help adults with mental illness. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, conducting community meetings, and coordinating services. Candidates should have a high school diploma and five years of experience in human services, with a preference for those with college degrees. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in human services required.
• Experience in a community residence setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills and good written/oral communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Implement nutritional components including shopping and menu planning.
• Coordinate care including psychiatric, medical, and dental.
• Develop service plans focused on independent living skills.
• Manage crises and emergency situations.
• Conduct and document weekly community meetings.
• Manage crises and emergencies.
• Coordinate transportation for recreational activities.
• Conduct weekly community meetings with residents.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Residential Counselor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement nutritional components, including shopping, menu planning, and food preparation/clean-up and when necessary, dietary needs.
• Implement activities of daily living.
• Coordinate care including psychiatric, medical, dental, etc., to incorporate conducting collateral contacts, scheduling, and attending treatment team meetings.
• Develop service plans intended to deliver client‑centered services focusing on skills related to independent living, support resident’s participation with service plans and review plans quarterly.
• Conduct restorative service sessions and document progress in client chart via electronic record.
• Manage crises and emergency situations.
• Implement all facets of the functional program including program philosophy, goals, and objectives as well as adhere to agency & program policies and procedures.
• Assist with monthly fire drills and ensure compliance with all fire and safety procedures including periodic evaluation of resident’s capability of self‑preservation.
• Coordinate, implement & provide transportation for recreational activities.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the residence and property and report concerns accordingly.
• Conduct and document weekly community meetings with residents to discuss/address issues and/or concerns.
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service training and other training as instructed by supervisory staff.
• Work with agents of other departments to assist with coordination of care.
• Perform related duties as required and necessary.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma and five years’ experience in human services.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Experience in a community residence setting preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Valid NYS Driver's License required

Benefits

MHANC offers an extensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit