About this role
Our dedicated front line staff are out in the field making it happen on a daily basis. Our administration staff play a key role in supporting our frontline staff by giving them the resources and tools they need to be successful. Whether Finance, HR, IT, or Quality Assurance is your game, you’ll be supporting our agency to be able to provide the best programs and services possible. You’ll get to work in a supportive, creative culture with many benefits.
Location: Monroe, NY
Rate: $17.50 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (30 hrs.)
- Oversee day-to-day routines of residents: wakeup, grooming/dressing, preparing for work, programs or appointments, shared mealtimes, household tasks social/recreational activities and pm curfews.
- Provide direct, on-site supervision for up to 12 residents
- Support adherence to house rules, policies and practices for all residents and visitors
- Must be able to be a leader in the absence of a Site Supervisor and Senior Counselor
- Must possess ability to write res-hab plans and IPOPS
- Will assist in the handling of residents money and assets
- Orient and train incoming residents to the house practices
- Administer medication and supervise residents packing of medications
- Maintain annual certification to administer medications
- Maintain schedule of medical appointments for residents. Prepare and provide consult forms for medical appointments
- Provide transportation, or assist residents in arranging transportation, to medical appointments. Ability to drive a large van is required
- Hold/facilitate resident meetings to plan meals or outings, assign chores, and listen to feedback
- Should be able to cook (menu prep and ensure dietary needs of residents are being met)
- Cleaning and laundry responsibilities
- Ideal candidate must possess patience, self-motivation, display good judgment and pay close attention to detail
- Respond to routine and/or emergency medical needs as required
- Repair, resolve and report safety concerns at residence
- Track and attend mandatory trainings
- Ability to clearly communicate, through the use of weekly shift notes or logs, any progress or regress made by residents
- Assist resident with bathing needs if required
- Handle other tasks as directed by supervisor
- Coordinate services with other providers and families
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- BSW or Bachelors in the field (Human Services, Psychological education, Social Work) with some experience with related population and demonstrated skills
- BA with minimum 1 year experience with related population and demonstrated skills
- AA with minimum 2 years’ experience with related population and demonstrated skills
- Minimum 4 years’ experience with related population and demonstrated skills
EEO Employer
Access: Network is an EEO employer
Other facts
About Access: Supports for Living
Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities.
Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley.
We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years.
Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time.
Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible.
We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner.
We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
What you'll do
- The Residential Counselor III will oversee the daily routines of residents, ensuring adherence to house rules and providing direct supervision. Responsibilities also include administering medication, facilitating resident meetings, and coordinating services with other providers.
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