Description:

We are Hiring!

Job Posting: Overnight Counselor Assistant

Location: 130 Rumsey St, Bath NY
Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $18.00

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

About the Role:

The Overnight Counselor Assistant is an awake position. The overnight counselor is responsible for the safety of the residents and facilities between 10 PM and 8:00 AM. The overnight counselor provides counseling and emergency services as needed. The overnight counselor provides Quality Assurance services as designated by the Program Director and Program Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observes behavior and ensures maintenance of appropriate conduct.
• Always provides for the safety and integrity of the facility.
• Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy.
• Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff and community professionals.
• Provides crisis management as needed. Has the ability to identify symptoms of decomposition and develop strategies to address concerns with appropriate treatment providers.
• Maintains professional practice and adheres to Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Does not leave the facility unattended without the verbal consent of the Program Supervisor.

Night Counselor Responsibilities: Daily

Check the medication log for the following:

• Identifies and counts all controlled medications.
• Checks medication log to ensure counselors are documenting missed medications in both the log and the resident’s progress notes.
• Places a shift entry in the daily log. Notes are any concerns in the log and/or progress notes.

Night Counselor responsibilities: Weekly

• Count all medication at the beginning of each week and forward a report to the Clinical supervisor.
• Prepare the weekly case review list. Send copies to case managers and Clinical Supervisor.
• Compiles drug screening data and advise the Clinical Supervisor.
• Prepare the room list at the beginning of each week. Posts copies in the office. Faxes or e-mails are copies to the business office for the attention of bookkeeper and the Residential Services Director.

Night counselor responsibilities: Monthly

• Audits all the charts of residents discharged within thirty days of discharge. If charts are not complete, make list deficiencies and give a copy to both the counselor and the program supervisor. As soon as counselors inform you, they have completed all assigned work, break the chart down and move them to the closed files.
• Prepares the next month’s medication sheet on the last work shift of the month.
• Organizes the bulletin boards in the office and hallway. Keeps postings current.
• Collects monthly work readiness reports from counselors and complete report. Sends report to Program Director.

Night counselor responsibilities: Semiyearly or yearly

• Audits 50% of the active records twice a year (June and December). Records results on the program audit tools then give the program supervisor the completed reports. Lists the audited charts on the audit log sheet in the Quality Assurance notebook. Send a copy of the log sheet to the Program Director by January 1st.
• Prepare a summary of the resident surveys collected throughout the previous year. Send the summarized report to the Program Director by March 1st
• Completes “county of origin reports” for both the CR and SLP. Send reports to the Program Director by March 1st
• Completes the unplanned discharge report detailing reasons for unplanned discharges. Send this report to Program Director by March 1st

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be 21 years of age per Justice Center
• Training specific to CD will be required within the first year of hire
• CASAC-t preferred.
• Ability to operation program vehicles.
• Related/residential experience in chemical dependency or human services field.

A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Skills:

• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate- income families.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed including client records, employee records and billing records.
• Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driver’s record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives