Residential Counselor

Residential Counselor

Location: Hempstead, NY | Schedule: Full time 40 hours Monday - Friday 1pm-9pm | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary Range: $20.47/hour

The Opportunity

Supervise, assist and support the residents and maintain a therapeutic environment that ensures the effective and efficient delivery of services in accordance with regulatory and Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direct counseling to residents.

• Employ trauma-sensitive practices.

• Ensure that the program is operating in compliance with all regulatory, agency, and funding requirements. This includes conducting security checks, fire drills and attending to your assigned post.

• Promote independence by assisting and supporting Residents in day-to-day activities, personal care, skills building, community integration and providing counseling around everyday activities.

• Support Resident's compliance with treatment plans.

• Supervise residents with daily activities, recreational activities, wakeups, and other client needs.

• Monitor and complete all household chores and ensure meals are prepared daily.

• Conduct goal sessions (Medicaid billable services) and document progress in chart via electronic record.

• Complete required paperwork (including but not limited to comprehensive medical billable case notes, progress notes, timesheets, logs, etc.) accurately and thoroughly and submit by the required deadlines.

• Attend all required internal meetings, mandatory trainings, and participate in supervision.

• Ensure the medication management procedures are properly followed.

• Manage crises and emergency situations.

• Transport residents in agency vehicles when needed to and from appointments, recreational activities, household errands or as otherwise required.

• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator as to program, facility and client needs.

• Assume other tasks and responsibilities assigned to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 5 years' experience in human services related field Associate's degree in in human services related field and 3 years related experience

• Bachelor's degree in human services related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Compensation

The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

Benefits

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 403(b); with generous employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Pet Insurance

• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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