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Commack, NY
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We are currently offering a $1000 signing bonus! for more information! Since 1980, The Way Back, Inc. has provided housing to adults with mental illness. The Agency's mission is to provide the resources to help people with psychiatric disabilities (Bi-polar, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression) reintegrate into the community and to assist them with their recovery. Counselors provide support, education and supervision to residents. Counselors evaluate resident needs, provide crisis intervention, communicate with service providers, maintain records, provide recreation, heavy documentation typing daily progress notes, typing monthly Medicaid services etc. This is a challenging and rewarding position, with possible career advancement opportunities. There is NO personal hygiene care involved (i.e.: toileting, showering, etc.).
As a member of Union Local 1102, you receive employer-paid health benefits at 100% for employee-only coverage. Coverage for a spouse or family is available at an additional cost. The benefits package also includes paid time off (PTO) with accrued vacation and sick leave, as well as access to a 403(b) retirement plan. The counselor is responsible for the support, education, and supervision of 10-14 clients located in our Community Residence.
General Job Duties:
1. Evaluate individual client needs and meet them. 2. Provide daily supervision to clients. 3. Assess client's functional ability. 4. Provide crisis recognition and management. 5. Supervise each client's medication management. 6. Retrieve, log in, and monitor clients' prescriptions for accuracy and timely renewals. 7. Conduct medication inventories. 8. Regularly communicate with service providers. 9. Assist clients with chore completion and room maintenance. 10. Accompany and oversee clients in food and petty cash shopping. 11. Coordinate menu planning and food/petty cash shopping lists. 12. Maintain client records. 13. Implement service plan, service plan reviews, and provide services according to agency procedures. 14. Establish Service Plan Review (SPR) meetings for primary clients. 15. Attend meetings in residence and community (day programs, etc.) 16. Prepare and conduct adult daily living skills and recreation activities. 17. Maintain communication with supervisor, family and service providers.
Skills Required:
1. Ability to complete work accurately and efficiently. 2. Ability to independently organize one's weekly and/or monthly tasks. 3. Ability to write legibly with grammatical accuracy. 4. Ability to work on diversified duties. Education and/or
Experience Required:
1. High School Diploma with 1+ years of experience. 2. Previous on-the-job experience in community residential programs or counseling situation. 3. Considerable knowledge of mental illness required.
Additional Job Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license and insurance. Must successfully complete fingerprinting as required by the NYS Office of Mental Health. For immediate consideration, please apply to this posting.
Company Website:
thewayback.org The Way Back, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
Group home: 1 year (Preferred) Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred) Care documentation: 1 year (Preferred)
