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About the Role

Under general direction, the House Counselor is responsible for monitoring the therapeutic environment and specific program systems to ensure the security, safety, and efficiency of daily client services and activities. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the therapeutic environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Manages daily program schedule of activities, ensuring events occur and all scheduled parties participate.
• Supervises and monitors the facility to ensure cleanliness, security, and safety practices are enacted.
• Conducts mandated fire drills/evacuations as needed.
• Administers breathalyzer tests and/or observes urine or oral specimen collection from clients.
• Assumes responsibility for medication management, including checking-in medication and observing clients during medication pass.
• Conducts facility/safety runs and room checks to visually assess clients for substance use or unsafe conditions.
• Conducts physical searches of clients as outlined by policy, including servicing bags, clothing, and the person, potentially using handheld metal detectors.
• Under the direction of management staff, conducts searches of rooms and personal property.
• Reviews internal and external scheduled client appointments for assigned shifts and ensures prompt dispatch of trips.
• Dispatches vehicles, assuring required agency paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Distributes carfare for external appointments.
• Reviews the appropriateness of selected appointment escorts.
• Coordinates daily client reporting of attendance in accordance with DSS/HRA protocols and agency policy.
• Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Monitors the kitchen and food preparations to ensure compliance with the Board of Health in the absence of Food Service Staff.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must achieve FDNY certification as a Fire Drill Conductor, Fire Guard, or Fire Safety Coordinator for Downstate Residential locations within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Some work experience (paid employment, internship, or lived experience) with substance use or mental health population.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• EHR

Location

• New York City
• Greater New York Area

Work Type

• Onsite

Education Level

• High School diploma or Equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $23.27-$24.55 per hour

About the Company

• A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.
• Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities.