Senior Residential Counselor

Location: Monroe, NY.  Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12 PM–8 PM (flexible). May be asked to cover overnight shifts as needed. Rate: $21.00/hr     Position Overview The Senior Counselor coaches staff in the delivery of services to adults with behavioral health challenges. Working under the direction of a Site Supervisor, the Senior Counselor will work to ensure that services are being provided at the standard set by Agency leadership. The Sr. Counselor will serve as the supervisor in the absence of the Site Supervisor. Residential Counselors work, in a residential setting, as part of an interdisciplinary team providing restorative services. Our mission is to help our individuals live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Residence counselors provide assistance with living skills development, health maintenance and medication supervision, personal care, and overall community integration.  Emphasis is placed on creating a family-like environment that encourages the individuals to self-direct and experience their life to the fullest, participating in daily and weekly activities of their choice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Some of the duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency (from daily total care to frequent or occasional verbal and emotional support depending on the assignment.) Advocacy – Assists individuals with achieving personal outcomes Health Maintenance – helps individuals receive medical care and communicates with medical professionals Personal Care – Helps individuals with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting Living Skills Development – Helps individuals develop daily living skills -Mentor – Serves as role model, demonstrating the desired behaviors, and coaches the individuals using approved techniques and strategies Operational Support – completes tasks that are beyond the individual’s abilities Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education or Experience: -Bachelor’s Degree  -Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in related field with a minimum 2 years’ experience with related population   #Counelor #DirectSupport #DSP #PersonalCare #HumanServices #MentalHealth #Peer #CertifiedPeer An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans