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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, and acts as the manager on duty. This role ensures 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.
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, food shopping, and other areas needing assistance.
Supervise residents in performing general housekeeping duties to ensure household cleanliness and a safe living environment.
Provide assistance and training as needed.
Provide necessary transportation when public transportation is not available.
Conduct visits as scheduled with residents.
Counsel residents during crisis situations as needed.
Advise the Residential Manager of crisis situations and report incidents per agency and regulatory requirements.
Observe and record unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, and changes in residents’ programs.
Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload.
Ensure that medical documentation for assigned residents are up to date and properly documented and stored.
Monitor financial records for assigned residents.
Assist residents with usage of funds and in following agency and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure records for all assigned residents are kept up to date.
Submit Progress Notes in a timely manner.
Document, submit, and store any resident incident reports in appropriate location.
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 as assigned to ensure accuracy.
Assist with the daily staff scheduling of the residential program.
Assist the Residential Manager in finding staff coverage as assigned.
Assist with staff training and orientation of new hires.
Complete Quality Assurance file checks to ensure resident and other needed 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.

Requirements

Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
Background checks are required.

Skills

CPR/First Aid
Medication Administration (AMAP)

Location

Freedom Springs - Albany, NY

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

2 years of experience in Human Services field
3+ years of experience in Human Services field

Education Level

High School Diploma/GED
Associates Degree

Salary/Compensations

$20.26 - $23.30 Hourly

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement
Holidays
generous PTO

About the Company

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

Equal Opportunity

We are an EEO/AA employer.