Residential Counselor II | GARP

Why Work for Gandara

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration!

The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary

Salary: $23.10 Hourly

Additional Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title

Residential Counselor II

Work Location

Springfield, Ma.

EEO Statement

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
EEO M/F/D/V
Union/Non-Union

Job Summary

The Recovery Specialist II/Residential Counselor II is an evolution of the basic, Recovery Specialist I/Residential Counselor I position. Recovery Specialist II/Residential Counselor II staff is expected to continue to fulfill all expectations of a Recovery Specialist I/RC I. In addition to those expectations, the Recovery Specialist II/residential Counselor II will take more of a leadership role and focus on medication room compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce strict adherence to medication monitoring protocols and room organization standards to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Audit and Analysis: Conduct regular and comprehensive audits of medication rooms to identify inconsistencies, errors, and potential risk factors. Analyze audit findings to determine root causes and trends.
• Process Enhancement: Collaborate with relevant teams to refine medication monitoring and room management processes. Implement additional checks and balances to prevent errors and improve efficiency.
• Training and Education: Deliver targeted trainings to educate staff on proper medication monitoring techniques, room organization, and compliance protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance medication room operations by staying informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Communication and Reporting: Foster open communication among team members regarding compliance issues, updates, and changes. Provide regular reports to leadership on audit results, improvements, and areas for further attention.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams to promote a collaborative approach to compliance and patient safety. Lead by example, inspiring others to prioritize accuracy and compliance.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with medication administration and room management. Implement strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Feedback Loop: Establish a mechanism for team members to provide feedback on compliance challenges and suggest improvements. Use this feedback to refine processes and training materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to deal with conflict in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving, Fire Safety and monitoring Medication.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance.
• Works well as a team member.
• Sets and uses management staff for training and supervision.
• Attends Agency and Department required meetings and trainings.
• Displays sound judgment.
• Displays excellent supervisory and delegation skills.
• Displays exceptional interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Physical demands are located at the end of this job description