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About the Role

The Residential Counselor functions as the primary counselor in the care of the residents and assists with the daily operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Completes screening, intake, and orientation of new residents.
• Conducts SUD Assessment; SUD Diagnostic Impression; LOC as determined by LOCADTR.
• Ensures individualized recovery-oriented treatment planning with the resident and care team.
• Conducts LOC as determined by LOCADTR.
• Gets involved in residents’ daily activities, 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.
• Coordinates services and communicates resident’s conditions to appropriate service providers.
• Provides individual and group counseling, education and training to residents in living skills through individual and group work.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff and community professionals.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the therapeutic community.
• Provides crisis management as needed.
• Maintains professional practices.
• Adheres to Agency policies and procedures, performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Transports residents in agency vehicles to program related activities.
• Uses the daily log and progress notes to communicate information gathered during assigned shifts.
• Participates in clinical supervision sessions.
• Provides Psycho-education.
• Provides care coordination and referral.
• Ensures all residents receive comprehensive case management services and complete access to community services for legal, mental health, social services, vocational assessments, and misc. needs.
• Ensures all residents have a medical history recorded and a physical exam performed within 45 days of admission.
• Ensures comprehensive service plans are prepared within 30 days of the development of the initial service plan, service plans are reviewed at least every 30 days thereafter and signed as required by the supervisor.
• Ensures the discharge plans provide for the specific needs of a resident and prepared in collaboration with the resident.
• Ensures progress notes are prepared at least once per week and reflect the goals and objectives of the service plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred.
• NYS qualified health professional license required- CASAC-Trainee, CASAC, LMSW or RN.
• 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.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to relate effectively to persons with alcohol/substance use disorder.
• Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
• All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Skills

• Relate effectively to persons with alcohol/substance use disorder
• Crisis management
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Therapeutic community development and maintenance
• Record keeping
• Medication monitoring
• Confidentiality
• Care coordination
• Referral
• Case management
• Psycho-education

Location

• Steuben/Livingston

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Monday- Friday

Experience Level

• Two years of prior experience in substance abuse or related human service field preferred

Education Level

• Associates preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $23.00 an hour

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package
• Work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

About the Company

• As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people.
• We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.
• We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
• If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day.
• Be a part of something truly special.

Equal Opportunity

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