Senior Residential Counselor

Gateway Hudson Valley; Town of Catskill (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Holidays

Generous PTO

Zusammenfassung

Gateway Hudson Valley is seeking a Senior Residential Counselor to join the Residential Team in a full-time role in New York. The position supports residents, coordinates daily operations, and acts as on-duty manager as assigned.

Responsibilities include implementing Individual Service Plans and regulating care under OMH/OPWDD/HUD standards. Required: High School Diploma, 2+ years in Human Services, CPR/First Aid and AMAP certifications; preferred: Associate degree.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in Human Services field required.
• CPR/First Aid certification and AMAP medication administration required/licensed.

Aufgaben

• Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans for assigned caseload.
• Document monthly progress notes and overall resident progress.
• Assist with daily living skills, budgeting, meals, and transportation.
• Administer medications and ensure nursing-related care per plans.
• Supervise housekeeping and safety, provide crisis support as needed.
• Coordinate with Residential Manager on scheduling and program needs.
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, and QA checks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation.

Kenntnisse

Experience in Human Services

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification

Medication Administration (AMAP)

Jobbeschreibung

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people's lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

Full-time position.

Starting rate for this position is $20.26 per hour.

Pay range is commensurate with consecutive years of experience in this position at GHV.

We offer

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement
• Holidays
• generous PTO

If rate of pay increases apply - Rate of pay commensurate with years of experience in position at GHV in position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Residential Counselor is an important member of the Residential Team. The Senior Residential Counselor provides quality care to residents, supports the Residential Manager in coordinating day-to-day operations of the residential program, and acts as the manager on duty as assigned and appropriate. The Senior Residential Counselor assists with ensuring the safe and therapeutic treatment of residents in accordance with Gateway's goals and certifying/regulatory bodies including OMH/OPWDD/HUD.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Service Responsibilities

• Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans for assigned caseload.
• Record Progress Notes on a monthly basis on Individual Service Plan goals and objectives as well as an overall description of residents' progress or lack of progress in program.
• Carry out specific program activities with residents in accordance with the established Individual Service Plan
• Ensure provisions of care are directly related to the Individual Service Plan and individualized plan of nursing services for any resident that requires it including medication administration.
• Work with residents and assigned caseload on goals and daily living skills to foster growth and independence per Individual Service Plans
• Train, assist, and monitor residents in social skills, personal budget development, preparation of weekly menu plans, food shopping, use of public transportation services, planning and implementing recreational activities or others areas needing assistance or support.
• Supervise residents in performing general housekeeping duties to ensure household cleanliness and safe living environment. Provide assistance and training as needed.
• Provide necessary transportation when public transportation is not available.
• Conduct visits as scheduled with residents.
• Counsel residents during crisis situations as needed. Advise the Residential Manager of crisis situations and report incidents per agency and regulatory requirements.
• Observe and record in the log book and case notes unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, upcoming appointments, and any changes in residents' programs.
• Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload.
• Ensure that medical documentation for assigned residents are up to date and properly documented and stored per agency and regulatory policy and procedure.
• Monitor financial records for assigned residents. Assist residents with usage of funds and in following agency and regulatory guidelines. Reports issues to the Residential Manager.
• Ensure records for all assigned residents are kept up to date. Submit Progress Notes in a timely manner. Document, submit, and store any resident incident reports in appropriate location.
• Conduct Health & Safety Inspections and Fire Drills of residence. Report concerns to the Residential Manager.

Enhanced Responsibilities

• Assist with appropriate managerial tasks under the supervision of the Residential Manager and/or Director of Residential Services.
• Act as shift leader when on duty and model behavior for Residential Counselors
• Monitor daily medication administration as assigned to ensure accuracy and report any issues to the Residential Manager.
• Assist with the daily staff scheduling of the residential program. Assist the Residential Manager in finding staff coverage as assigned.
• Under the direction of the Residential Manager, assist with staff training and orientation of new hires.
• As assigned by the Residential Manager, complete Quality Assurance file checks to ensure resident and other needed documentation is up to date and properly stored. Notify the Residential Manager of any concerns.
• Assist the Residential Manager in obtaining needed day program and/or clinical services for residents.
• Assist with monthly billing as assigned and under the supervision of Residential Management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in Human Services field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree
• 3+ years of experience in Human Services field.

Licenses / Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid
• Medication Administration (AMAP)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to bend at the waist or kneel occasionally (1-2 times per week)
• Must be able to bend and use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion
• May occasionally be required to lift packages: 25-50 pounds as needed or occasionally (1-2 times per month)
• Must be able to perform CPR in emergency situation and for regular recertification

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.
• Background checks are required.

We are an EEO/AA employer.