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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. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting all client scheduled treatment services or activities ensuring that all are delivered as scheduled, clients’ external appointments are on the schedule, that carfare is available, and that clients return safely, on time, and with feedback. Additionally, the House Counselor will ensure efficient program activities’ coordination by working closely with the Assistant Directors of Operations and Clinical and where applicable, the Assistant Program Director. 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 check-in and observation of 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 bags, clothing, and person, potentially using metal detectors.
- Under management direction, conducts searches of rooms and personal property for safety.
- 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 protocols and agency policy.
- Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
- In the absence of Food Service Staff, monitors the kitchen and food preparations for Board of Health compliance.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Must achieve FDNY certification as Fire Drill Conductor, Fire Guard, or Fire Safety Coordinator within 90 days of hire.
- Willingness to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
- High School diploma or Equivalent.
- Some work experience (paid, 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 diverse populations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- EHR
Location
- New York City
- New York Area
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Some work experience
Education Level
- High School diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22.51-$24.72 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.