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About the Role
The Residential Counselor provides quality care to residents, facilitating the growth and development of skills necessary for independent living through training and assistance in core service areas, in accordance with Individualized Service Plans, certifying/regulatory bodies, and Gateway's goals.
Responsibilities
- Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans for assigned caseload.
- Record Progress Notes monthly on Individual Service Plan goals and objectives, and overall resident progress.
- Carry out program activities with residents per 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.
- Conduct scheduled visits with residents.
- Train, assist, and monitor residents in social skills, personal budget development, menu planning, food shopping, public transportation use, and recreational activities.
- Provide a supportive environment and function as a positive role model through appropriate dress and behavior.
- Supervise residents in performing general housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness and a safe living environment.
- Provide assistance and training as needed.
- Provide necessary transportation when public transportation is not available.
- Counsel residents during crisis situations.
- Advise the Residential Manager of crisis situations and report incidents per agency and regulatory requirements.
- Observe and record in the log book and case notes unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, upcoming appointments, and program changes.
- Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload under the guidance of Residential Management.
- Ensure medical documentation for assigned residents is up to date and properly documented and stored.
- Monitor financial records for assigned residents.
- Assist residents with fund usage and adherence to agency and regulatory guidelines.
- Report issues to the Residential Manager.
- 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 in the appropriate location.
- Conduct Health & Safety Inspections and Fire Drills of residences.
- Report concerns to the Residential Manager.
- Monitor medications for residents as needed under the guidance of Residential Management.
- Administer medications appropriately and accurately under supervision and per plans.
- Follow all agency and regulatory guidelines for medication administration and documentation.
- Ensure residents are taking medications correctly.
- Document and report any issues with medication administration to the Residential Manager and Residential Nurse.
- Ensure all scripts are up to date and filled.
- Properly dispose of unneeded or expired medications.
- Complete all required trainings and certifications, including annual Regulatory Training, CPR certification, and Medication Administration Certification (AMAP).
- Complete certification renewals in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to bend at the waist or kneel occasionally.
- Must be able to bend and use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion.
- May occasionally be required to lift packages: 25-50 pounds.
- Must be able to perform CPR in emergency situations and for regular recertification.
- Driving required.
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Background checks are required.
Skills
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication Administration (AMAP)
Location
- Kingston, NY
Work Type
- Per Diem
Experience Level
- 1+ years of experience preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $18.01 - $18.01 Hourly
About the Company
- When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.
- Our Vision: Creating pathways to independence, well-being, and meaningful participation in community life for all.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an EEO/AA employer.