Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$21 - $23 / HOUR
The Residential Counselor provides care, training, support, and supervision to residents to develop community living skills, adhering to OMH standards for various rehabilitative services. Responsibilities also include comprehensive planning for resident admission, ongoing services, and discharge, alongside monitoring behavior and assisting with daily living tasks.
Residential Counselor I requires a High school diploma or GED, with human services experience preferred, and must be at least eighteen years old with a clean driving record. Residential Counselor II requires a QMHS Standard, or a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, or an Associate's degree with 3 years of related paid experience, or 5 years of related paid experience with a High school diploma.
Provide teaching, monitoring and recovery oriented supports in accordance with OMH 593 and 595 including the following rehabilitative services; Assertiveness/Self-Advocacy Training, Community Integration/Resource Development, Daily Living Skills, Health Services, Medication Management Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitative Counseling, Skill Development, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, and Symptom Management. Ensure that each resident on his or her caseload receives comprehensive planning in a person centered approach for; admission (including the completion of admission notes), ongoing recovery oriented services, and discharge. Observe, monitor, document, and report resident behaviors as well as their progress in accordance with agency standards. Assist Residents in the preparation of nutritious meals, including food preparation when needed. Assist in planning, implementation, and support of recreational activities. Provide safe transporting of resident when needed. Complete household chores assigned by supervisor to maintain cleanliness and safety standards. Supervise and document resident medications in accordance with agency policies.Perform any other duties necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the community residence.
RC I: High school diploma or GED required. Human services experience preferred. Driving record that meets agency’s “clean driving record policy”. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age. RC II: QMHS Standard. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or an Associate’s degree in Human Services with 3-years FT related paid experience, or a High school diploma and 5 years related paid experience. Driving record that meets agency’s Clean Driving Record Policy. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age. Work Environment This position is Tuesday-Saturday with the following schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-6:30pmThursday 11:30am-8pmFriday & Saturday 2:30pm-11pm
This position is eligible for the following for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program. DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and program need.
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