Residence Counselor - New York, United States - Fountain House

Fountain House

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

:

***Fountain House's housing program provides a sense of safety and stability, ensuring that (individuals living with mental illness(es) our "members" remain housed; establish a safe space for recovery; develop independent living skills; increase their self-sufficiency and build a strong foundation from which they can achieve their life goals.

Our Residential Counselors (RC) will provide exemplary care and support to our member residents.

We strive to create a safe, caring, and collaborative community where our members will thrive and achieve their goals by providing support to members' daily lives.

Shift:

Full-time position Tuesday

Saturday 2PM10PM

Salary:

$22.36 per hour (non-exempt union role)

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

_ Member Support_

Engage and support members with apartment maintenance and cleanliness, training in necessary tasks for the upkeep of the residence environment and personal wellbeing of resident members
Participate in an integrated care team providing feedback, advocacy and support to FH clinical staff, case management support staff, vocational staff, and social practitioners
Assist members with all aspects of community support services and case management work (including housing and entitlements, clinical linkage, and followup, etc.)
Support a caseload between three

- four members-member's list assignment is up to four depending on census

Complete weekly progress notes for each assigned member in accordance with the guidelines of the Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Develop Service Plans and complete Service Plan Reviews every 3months for each assigned member in accordance with the guidelines Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Observe the selfadministration of member's medication and document on the medication monitoring sheets
Accompany members with medical appointments, clubhouse visits, and community engagements
Oversee and assist members with activities of daily life skills (ADL) that includes cleaning, proper hygiene, medication management skills, money management, fire safety, cooking, etc.
Conduct rounds to ensure safeguards are in place throughout residential space, for member safety
Deescalate potential member crises and alert supervisor of ongoing issues when necessary
Liaise with social practitioners to encourage consistent unit attendance for positive social wellbeing
Create problemsolving strategies to address member crises

_ Building Safety & Maintenance_

Conduct rounds to ensure safeguards are in place throughout residential space, for member safety
Request work orders for building maintenance that adhere to city and state guidelines, including fire safety drills, and keeping maintenance logs

_ General Duties_

Transport members to community activities or medical appointments per request
Responsible for reception duties of the residence including answering the phones, scheduling, and taking accurate messages
Attend staff meetings and professional development training as required
Other duties may be assigned as needed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Exceptional interpersonal skills and keeping member confidentiality
Excellent communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with external providers such as physicians, social security, and Medicaid providers
Proven writing skills for accurate documentation and progress notes
Excellent computer and software proficiency (MS Office
Word, Excel, and Outlook) required
Experience with AWARDS database (EHR) for progress notes and documentation preferred
Must be able to work under pressure during a crisis
Able to meet deadlines for documentation and any other necessary duties
Must be able to work independently, multitask and conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Positive, energetic, dynamic, and engaging demeanor is essential
Experience and capacity to work with members experiencing mental health issues

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND CREDENTIALS

Undergraduate degree required or an equivalent work experience and training in similar settings required
13+ years' work experience in a residential, housing, or similar setting required
Provide exceptional ongoing support and member confidentiality
Flexible and able to work any residential shift, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Valid Driver's License highly preferred, not required
Must obtain staff exclusion list (SEL), statewide central registry (SCR) and criminal background check (CBC) clearance