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About the Role

The Overnight Counselor Assistant is an awake position responsible for the safety of residents and the facility between 10 PM and 8 AM. This role provides counseling and emergency services as needed, along with Quality Assurance services as designated by the Program Director and Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Observes behavior and ensures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.
• Provides for the safety and integrity of the facility at all times.
• Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy.
• Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff and community professionals.
• Provides crisis management as needed.
• Maintains professional practices and adheres to Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Does not leave the facility unattended without the verbal consent of the Program Supervisor.
• Checks the medication log for controlled medications and documentation of missed medications.
• Places a shift entry in the daily log, noting any concerns.
• Counts all medication at the beginning of each week and forwards a report to the Clinical supervisor.
• Prepares the weekly case review list and compiles drug screening data.
• Prepares the room list at the beginning of each week and posts it in the office.
• Audits charts of residents discharged within thirty days of discharge and identifies deficiencies.
• Prepares the next month’s medication sheet on the last work shift of the month.
• Organizes and updates bulletin boards in the office and hallway.
• Collects monthly work readiness reports from counselors and completes a report for the Program Director.
• Audits 50% of active records twice a year (June and December) and submits reports.
• Prepares a summary of resident surveys collected throughout the previous year.
• Completes “county of origin reports” for both the CR and SLP.
• Completes the unplanned discharge report detailing reasons for unplanned discharges.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CASAC-T preferred.
• Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Two years of prior experience in substance abuse or related human service field preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Relevant years of experience and education will be considered.
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal/written skills.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations, including economic diversity.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record acceptable by the agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes that support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Skills

• Crisis management
• Communication
• Time management
• Record keeping
• Medication monitoring
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Office

Location

• Bath, NY

Work Type

• Full time
• Per Diem

Experience Level

• 2 years preferred

Education Level

• Associate's preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Salary/Compensations

• $19/hr

About the Company

• Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE/AA Disability/Vet