Residence Counselor

RESIDENCE COUNSELOR at Saint Dominic's Family Services

Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)

Job Summary: The Residence Counselor is responsible for the supervision of individuals in a community residence program serving individuals with mental health conditions and who are experiencing mental health challenges. The Residence Counselor is responsible for the safety of the individuals, cleanliness of the residence, as well as providing and documenting restorative services based on accurate and consistent treatment plans which are reviewed quarterly.

The position requires bed checks based on residence needs or as needed. Sleeping on the job is prohibited.

• Provide supervision and training to clients in personal healthcare, hygiene, personal safety, and other areas.
• Portray a positive role model for the clients and appropriately advocate for their needs.
• Prepare service plans with the individuals, designed to improve their abilities and overall functioning.
• Assist in appropriate socialization.
• Assist with job seeking skills.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining appropriate documentation on assigned individuals, including progress notes, restorative services, goals and objectives and incident reports.
• Drive individuals to appointments when necessary.

High school graduate. Experience in a residence working with individuals with mental health conditions and people experiencing mental health challenges preferred, not required. Valid New York State driver’s license.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand or sit for long periods. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other, Individual and Family Services