Weekday Overnight Counselor — Direct Care & Housing

Concern Housing; East Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency retirement plan

403(b) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Scholarship programs

Licensure reimbursement

Possible internship supervision

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Concern Housing is seeking a Weekday Overnight Counselor to assist the Supervisor and Case Managers in delivering direct services to clients and in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a range of services from teaching skills to providing counseling and concrete supports.

Hourly schedule Monday through Friday, overnight shift from 12am to 8am, with responsibilities including direct care, documentation, meal planning, safety checks, housing maintenance support, medication

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care services to a caseload of clients.
• Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients progress.
• Monitors the site, coordinates and participates in house activities such as preparation of meals, chore activities, recreational activities, safety checks etc.
• Facilitate food-planning committee; train clients in weekly food planning.
• Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
• Provide housing services including assistance with maintenance issues.
• Monitors medication.
• Assists with transportation of clients.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Perform monthly fire inspections.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings

Job description

Concern Housing is seeking a Weekday Overnight Counselor to assist the Supervisor and Case Managers in delivering direct services to clients and in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a range of services from teaching skills to providing counseling and concrete supports.

Hourly schedule Monday through Friday, overnight shift from 12am to 8am, with responsibilities including direct care, documentation, meal planning, safety checks, housing maintenance support, medication