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About the Role
The Senior Residential Counselor provides quality care to residents, supports the Residential Manager in coordinating day-to-day operations of the residential program, and acts as the manager on duty as assigned. This role assists in ensuring the safe and therapeutic treatment of residents in accordance with Gateway’s goals and regulatory bodies.
Responsibilities
- Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans for assigned caseload.
- Record Progress Notes on a monthly basis on Individual Service Plan goals and objectives.
- Carry out specific program activities with residents in accordance with the established Individual Service Plan.
- Ensure provisions of care are directly related to the Individual Service Plan and individualized plan of nursing services, including medication administration.
- Work with residents on goals and daily living skills to foster growth and independence per Individual Service Plans.
- Train, assist, and monitor residents in social skills, personal budget development, meal planning, shopping, and public transportation usage.
- Supervise residents in performing general housekeeping duties.
- Provide assistance and training as needed.
- Provide necessary transportation when public transportation is not available.
- Conduct scheduled visits with residents.
- Counsel residents during crisis situations.
- Advise the Residential Manager of crisis situations and report incidents per agency and regulatory requirements.
- Observe and record unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, upcoming appointments, and program changes.
- Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload.
- Ensure medical documentation for assigned residents is up to date and properly documented.
- Monitor financial records for assigned residents and assist with fund usage.
- Ensure records for all assigned residents are kept up to date.
- Submit Progress Notes in a timely manner.
- Document, submit, and store resident incident reports.
- Conduct Health & Safety Inspections and Fire Drills of residence.
- Assist with appropriate managerial tasks under the supervision of the Residential Manager.
- Act as shift leader when on duty and model behavior for Residential Counselors.
- Monitor daily medication administration for accuracy and report issues.
- Assist with the daily staff scheduling of the residential program.
- Assist the Residential Manager in finding staff coverage.
- Assist with staff training and orientation of new hires.
- Complete Quality Assurance file checks to ensure documentation is up to date.
- Assist the Residential Manager in obtaining needed day program and/or clinical services for residents.
- Assist with monthly billing as assigned.
- Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
- Conduct daily inspections of work areas for unsafe conditions.
- Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment.
- Train staff on safe operating procedures and the use of personal protective equipment.
- Provide leadership for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Actively participate in and support employee participation in health and safety practices and accident prevention.
- Ensure all accidents are reported, investigated, and documented.
- Investigate near-miss incidents to determine root cause.
- Be familiar with the Health & Safety Program and abide by all safety and health rules.
- Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits.
- Act as a role model for staff and residents.
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
- Attend all required meetings and trainings.
- Participate in training programs for professional growth.
- Understand and adhere to Gateway Hudson Valley’s Corporate Compliance Policy and Standards of Conduct.
- Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations.
- Ensure that all staff are knowledgeable of applicable regulations, laws, and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in Human Services field.
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and maintain a driving record which meets the insurable criteria of the Agency’s automobile insurance carrier.
- Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks.
Skills
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication Administration (AMAP)
Location
- Catskill, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
Salary/Compensations
- $20.26 - $23.30 Hourly
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement
- Holidays
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.
Equal Opportunity
- Gateway Hudson Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by law.