Weekend Residential Counselor, Part-Time Port Jefferson Station Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

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is looking for a Residential Counselor to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Have a passion for assisting those diagnosed with mental illness. Must be a self-starter and well organized. Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent. Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required. Our Benefits include:

Generous PTO:

Wellness, Vacation, Sick Time 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Wellness Initiatives Paid Training & On-the-Job Training Promotional Opportunities Mileage reimbursement

Salary Range:

$20.00/hr. - $24.00/hr. The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity). Weekend Differential Pay may be applicable.

Schedule Options:

Saturdays & Sundays, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (14 hours/week) Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (14 hours/week)

Location:

In person; Port Jefferson Station, NY

Pay Type:

Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

At Options for Community Living, Inc., individuals living with a mental health diagnosis live, learn, and develop their potential in an environment that respects personal choice. The part-time Residential Counselor provides various support services to the residents and is responsible for training and assisting residents in the activities of daily living. 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, 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. Salary Range $20 - $24 USD Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential. Get new jobs like this in your inbox We'll email you when Options for Community Living, Inc. posts a job like this one. Create alert Apply for this job

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