Senior Counselor - - Residency

About the Role

Provide supportive counseling and independent living skills training to assigned residents and assist the Program Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Supervisor with managing the day-to-day operations of the program.
• Coordinate the daily activities of the program.
• Meet with assigned residents at least once a week.
• Develop, implement, and modify person-centered goals with recipients of the program in an inclusive manner.
• Participate with residents from diverse backgrounds in the development, evaluation, and modification of individual service plans and reviews.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including chart work, reports, and department chart reviews/audits.
• Train and assist residents in activities of daily living, meal planning, and personal care activities.
• Train and assist residents in self-administration skills of medication as needed.
• Train, orient, and assist staff in their day-to-day job responsibilities.
• Coordinate 24-hour staff coverage of the program.
• Coordinate admission of residents into the congregate program.
• Maintain Petty Cash, revolving loan, van petty funds, and monitor the house.
• Assist residents in establishing vocational/educational goals.
• Participate with residents in recreational activities.
• Provide crisis management, case management services, and behavioral interventions.
• Notify appropriate supervisory personnel of any medical, psychiatric, or programmatic emergency.
• Distribute residents' Money Management and Personal Need Allowance monies as indicated.
• Assist residents in completing and/or submitting financial records.
• May participate in the Utilization Review Committee.
• Conduct scheduled house meetings with residents.
• Provide transportation as needed for shopping, medical appointments, etc.
• Conduct weekly house inspections to determine needed repairs.
• Screen calls from apartment residents and assess situations.
• Implement fire safety program, including conducting fire drills at the community residence as needed.
• Relay residents and/or program-specific information to appropriate agency personnel.
• Provide coverage at other residential sites as needed.
• Attend administrative meetings in the Supervisor's absence.
• In the absence of the supervisor, be responsible for the overall operations of the congregate program.
• Meet at least once a week with the Supervisor.
• Attend work-related workshops/conferences as the program schedule permits.
• Learn and adhere to all agency policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Be proactive in the development of new ideas, forms, and program procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma with 5 years of experience in a human service-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with mental health population or substance use disorder/treatment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills for effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.

Working Conditions

• Close in-person interaction with clients in a group-home setting, staff, and/or outside representatives.
• Transport clients in personal or agency vehicle as needed.
• Provide coverage at all residential sites as needed to ensure staffing coverage.
• Participate in on-call rotation and responsibilities outside of normal schedule, including weekends and/or holidays, and be available during emergency situations.
• Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Required to take all mandatory training courses.
• Adhere to HIPAA Policies & Procedures/Compliance Plan.