Senior Residential Counselor

Mercy Haven, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Haven, Inc. is seeking a Senior Residential Counselor for their Westbury Community Residence Program. This full-time role involves assisting individuals with mental illness in developing independent living skills and providing essential support in a structured environment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, full benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package including Medical

Company-paid Dental and Vision Coverage

Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with related experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred.
• Experience working with people living with mental illness highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise household management activities and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Provide hands-on training and assist with daily living activities.
• Conduct scheduled house meetings and write progress notes on residents' activities.

Skills

Counseling

Behavioral intervention

Crisis management

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

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Senior Residential Counselor (Full-Time)

Westbury, NY, USA

22 per hour

Biweekly Pay

Hourly

Full Time

Full Benefits Package including Medical, company-paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage as well as Vacation and Sick time.

Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of a Full Time Senior Residential Counselor in our Westbury Community 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.

Position Responsibilities

Supervise household management activities to ensure conformance with program standards, regulations, and budgetary guidelines.

Scheduling of monthly fire drills.

Responsible for coordinating shopping, cooking, laundry, maintenance, recreation, meal planning and household functions, etc., of the household.

Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers as needed to assist residents in accessing services and to jointly plan for discharge.

Schedule staff coverage of residence along with administrator/supervisor.

Convene staff for appropriate staff meetings when needed.

Maintenance and submission of payroll and petty cash requests.

Conduct scheduled house meetings with residents.

Ensure that residents are fully apprised of requirements of the program and ensure compliance.

Train and assist residents in activities of daily living skills and assist residents in financial management when necessary.

Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management service.

Responsible for on-call duties and proper notification of Administrator or Program Director of all medical/psychiatric emergencies; on-call duties of 3 residences on a rotating basis.

Attend inter- and intra-agency meetings as requested by administration.

Write progress notes on a daily basis of resident's activities.

Responsible for medication procedures of residence.

Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of staff office.

Responsible for the overall supervision of service planning, case conferences, discharge planning as well as Medicaid billing and rehabilitative services.

Assist and or model the various techniques required to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.

Responsible for other related activities.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Community Residence Supervisor

Supervises: None

Position Requirements

High School Diploma 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

SCHEDULE: Sunday 7am-3pm, Monday 7am-3pm, Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 12pm-8pm, and Thursday 11am-7pm.

PAY RATE: $22.00 per hour

LOCATION: Westbury Community Residence

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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