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About the Role

Assist individuals in developing independent living skills to increase their self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-worth. Provide hands-on training, assist with daily living activities, and offer counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management for adults living with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives.
• Provide hands-on training and assist residents with daily living activities, documenting interactions.
• Accompany residents on recreational outings and travel training exercises.
• Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the community residence.
• Administer the residence in the absence of the Assistant Administrator.
• Notify the Assistant Administrator/Residential Administrator of any medical/psychiatric emergency.
• Provide transportation for shopping, medical appointments, and other needs.
• Write daily progress notes on residents' activities.
• Monitor medication management.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the residence.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the staff office.
• Advocate for residents' benefits.
• Teach residents the skills needed to gain independence.
• Coordinate with local service providers to assist residents in accessing services and plan for discharge.
• Work with support services on behalf of the residents' best interest.
• Assist and model techniques for maintaining a clean and healthy living environment.
• Perform other related activities as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• A valid NYS Driver's License in good standing.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, squat, walk, and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to push or pull 10-15 pounds daily and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Skills

• Independent living skills training
• Counseling
• Behavioral intervention
• Crisis management
• Documentation
• Medication management monitoring
• Advocacy

Location

• Westbury Community Residence

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• Related experience working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day to day living highly preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Company-Paid Dental insurance
• Company-Paid Vision insurance (Single Coverage)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick time)
• Agency paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

• Mercy Haven is dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly.
• Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years.

Equal Opportunity

• Mercy Haven is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, genetic predisposition, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, disability or any other protected category under applicable law.