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About the Role

Assist individuals in developing independent living skills to increase their self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-worth. Provide hands-on training, assist with daily living activities, and offer counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management for adults living with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives.
Provide hands-on training and assist residents in daily living activities, documenting interactions.
Accompany residents on recreational outings and travel training exercises.
Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management.
Assist in the day-to-day management of the community residence.
Administer the residence in the absence of the Assistant Administrator.
Notify the Assistant Administrator/Residential Administrator of any medical/psychiatric emergency.
Provide transportation for shopping, medical appointments, and other needs.
Write daily progress notes on residents' activities.
Monitor medication management.
Maintain the cleanliness of the residence.
Maintain the cleanliness of the staff office.
Advocate for residents' benefits.
Teach residents the skills needed to gain independence.
Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers to assist residents in accessing services and to plan for discharge.
Work with support services on behalf of the residents' best interest.
Assist and model techniques required to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
Perform other related activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience required.
A valid NYS Driver's License in good standing.
Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Skills

Independent living skills development
Counseling
Behavioral intervention
Crisis management
Documentation
Medication management
Advocacy

Location

Bay Shore Community Residence

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Related experience working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day to day living highly preferred

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred

Benefits

Medical
Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan
Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time
Agency paid Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
403(b) Retirement Savings
Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly.
Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years.

Equal Opportunity

Committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, genetic predisposition, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, disability or any other protected category under applicable law.