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Since 1980, The Way Back, Inc. has provided housing to people with mental illness. The Agency's mission is to provide the resources to help adults ages 18 and up with psychiatric disabilities reintegrate into the community and to assist them with their recovery. Clients suffer from Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders. Our clients are independent, there is no personal hygiene care involved (e.g. toileting, bathing, feeding).

Counselors provide support, education and supervision to residents. Counselors evaluate resident needs, provide crisis intervention, communicate with service providers, maintain records, provide recreation, etc. This is a challenging and rewarding position, with possible career advancement opportunities.

Position Available: Part-Time Residential Counselor
Location: Commack, NY
Hours: Monday through Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm
Compensation: $20.00/hr. Overtime rate $30.00/hr.; $500 signing bonus

Benefits: As a member of Union Local 1102, you receive employer-paid health benefits at 100% for employee-only coverage. The benefits package also includes paid time off (PTO) with accrued vacation and sick leave, as well as access to a 403(b) retirement plan.

The counselor is responsible for the support, education, and supervision of 10-14 clients located in our Community Residence.

General Job Duties:
1. Evaluate individual client needs and meet them.
2. Provide daily supervision to clients.
3. Assess client's functional ability.
4. Provide crisis recognition and management.
5. Supervise each client's medication management.
6. Retrieve, log in, and monitor clients' prescriptions for accuracy and timely renewals.
7. Conduct medication inventories.
8. Regularly communicate with service providers.
9. Assist clients with chore completion and room maintenance.
10. Accompany and oversee clients in food and petty cash shopping.
11. Coordinate menu planning and food/petty cash shopping lists.
12. Maintain client records.
13. Implement service plan, service plan reviews, and provide services according to
agency procedures.
14. Establish Service Plan Review (SPR) meetings for primary clients.
15. Attend meetings in residence and community (day programs. etc.)
16. Prepare and conduct adult daily living skills and recreation activities.
17. Maintain communication with supervisor, family and service providers.

Skills Required:
1. Ability to complete work accurately and efficiently.
2. Ability to independently organize one's weekly and/or monthly tasks.
3. Ability to write legibly with grammatical accuracy.
4. Ability to work on diversified duties.

Education and/or Experience Required:
1. High School Diploma with 1-3 years of experience.
2. Previous on-the-job experience in community residential programs or counseling situation.

Additional Job Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, a car and insurance.
Must successfully complete fingerprinting as required by the NYS Office of Mental Health.

Company Website: thewayback.org

The Way Back, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)
• Group home: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person