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SAIL-South Shore Association for Independent Living, Inc
Senior Residential Counselor
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$45,523 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
General Description Responsible for providing supportive counseling and independent living skills training to assigned residents and assisting the Program Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures. Qualification and Competencies Minimum High School Diploma with (5) years' 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 Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with agency staff, consumers/clients/families, and the community. Critical thinking and sound judgement skills are necessary. Duties and Responsibilities Support the Program Supervisor in daily program operations, staff coordination, 24-hour coverage, admissions, and overall program oversight when needed. Meet regularly with assigned residents and the Supervisor to coordinate services, monitor needs, and communicate program updates. Develop, implement, review, and update person-centered goals, service plans, and objectives with residents. Complete required documentation, progress notes, reports, chart work, audits, and financial records accurately and on time. Train and assist residents with daily living skills, medication self-administration, vocational/educational goals, socialization, recreation, transportation, and money management. Provide crisis and case management, behavioral interventions, collateral contacts, emergency notifications, treatment/discharge meeting participation, and response to resident calls. Maintain program safety and quality by conducting house meetings and inspections, supporting fire safety drills, attending trainings/meetings, following agency policies, developing improved procedures, covering other sites as needed, and completing other assigned duties. Schedule Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm Availability to cover shifts 7am-3pm 3pm-11pm 11pm-7am weekdays and weekends On-call rotation availabilities One week (Wednesday-Wednesday) every 5-6 months actual frequency may vary covers Long Island and NYC EEO Statement SAIL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual status in any group or class protected by law. SAIL encourages applications from diverse backgrounds such as minorities, women, disabled, protected veterans, and other qualified applicants. #aug2026
Pay:
$23.22 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyEducation:
High school or equivalent (Required)License/Certification:
driver's license (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability toCommute:
Woodmere, NY 11598 (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans