Awake Overnight Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Responsibilities

• Help PS who are new to the residence settle in
• Provide support to PS who have difficulty sleeping at night
• Encourage good sleep habits
• Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by Team LPHA Clinician
• Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by Program Director
• Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures
• Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations
• Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable
• Teach PS medication management
• Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
• Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued
• Help PS prepare meals
• Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested
• Aid in the orientation of new staff
• Complete all required documentation
• Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives
• Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary
• Access on-call back up when needed
• Complete incident documentation as needed
• Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• An associate’s degree in a human service discipline is preferred
• Prior experience working in a human services setting is strongly preferred
• Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer
• Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
• Ability to assist PS with tasks of daily living
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed
• Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with PS, staff, and external representatives
• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• MAP required within 150 days of hire