Residential Counselor, Full-Time
About the role
Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. Established in 1982 to address the need for community housing for people with serious mental illness, Options now serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. The full-time Residential Counselor provides various support services to residents, training and assisting them in activities of daily living in an environment that respects personal choice. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives on a regular basis
- Write progress notes on service plan on a weekly basis
- Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance
- Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed
- Provide case management and follow-up service
- Provide transportation to residents as needed
- May occasionally attend team meetings and discharge meetings
- Provide household maintenance checks and repairs
- Conduct fire drills at community residence as needed
- Notify the Program Supervisor/Program Manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency
Requirements
- Passion for assisting those diagnosed with mental illness
- Self-starter and well organized
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance, and access to a vehicle
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10–22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays per year
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Initiatives
- Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
- Promotional Opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
Pay
Salary range: $36,400/yr ($20.00/hr) – $43,680/yr ($24.00/hr). The range represents a good-faith estimate; actual offer may vary based on years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity. Position is non-exempt.
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (35 hours/week).
Location
In person; Port Jefferson Station, NY.