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About the Role

The Senior Residential Counselor is an important member of the Residential Team, providing quality care to residents and supporting the Residential Manager in coordinating day-to-day operations. This role acts as the manager on duty as assigned and ensures the safe and therapeutic treatment of residents in accordance with Gateway’s goals and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans for assigned caseload.
• Record Progress Notes on a monthly basis on Individual Service Plan goals and objectives.
• Carry out specific program activities with residents in accordance with the established Individual Service Plan.
• Ensure provisions of care are directly related to the Individual Service Plan and individualized plan of nursing services.
• Work with residents on goals and daily living skills to foster growth and independence per Individual Service Plans.
• Train, assist, and monitor residents in social skills, personal budget development, food shopping, and other areas needing assistance.
• Supervise residents in performing general housekeeping duties.
• Provide assistance and training as needed.
• Provide necessary transportation when public transportation is not available.
• Conduct visits as scheduled with residents.
• Counsel residents during crisis situations.
• Advise the Residential Manager of crisis situations and report incidents per agency and regulatory requirements.
• Observe and record unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, and changes in residents’ programs.
• Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload.
• Ensure that medical documentation for assigned residents are up to date and properly documented and stored.
• Monitor financial records for assigned residents.
• Assist residents with usage of funds and in following agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure records for all assigned residents are kept up to date.
• Submit Progress Notes in a timely manner.
• Document, submit, and store any resident incident reports.
• Conduct Health & Safety Inspections and Fire Drills of residence.
• Assist with appropriate managerial tasks under the supervision of the Residential Manager.
• Act as shift leader when on duty and model behavior for Residential Counselors.
• Monitor daily medication administration to ensure accuracy and report any issues.
• Assist with the daily staff scheduling of the residential program.
• Assist the Residential Manager in finding staff coverage.
• Assist with staff training and orientation of new hires.
• Complete Quality Assurance file checks to ensure resident and other needed documentation is up to date.
• Assist the Residential Manager in obtaining needed day program and/or clinical services for residents.
• Assist with monthly billing as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of experience in Human Services field.
• Must be able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to bend at the waist or kneel occasionally.
• Must be able to bend and use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion.
• May occasionally be required to lift packages: 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform CPR in emergency situation and for regular recertification.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Background checks are required.

Skills

• CPR/First Aid
• Medication Administration (AMAP)

Location

• Columbia Greene - Hudson, NY 12534

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 years of experience in Human Services field
• 3+ years of experience in Human Services field (preferred)

Education Level

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate degree (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $19.67 - $22.62 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement
• Holidays
• Generous PTO

About the Company

• When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
• Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an EEO/AA employer.