Residential Counselor, Full-Time

Job Description

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Residential Counselor to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

– Have a passion for assisting those diagnosed with mental illness. Must be a self-starter and well organized.
– Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
– Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include:

– Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
– Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays – yearly
– 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
– Employee Assistance Program
– Tuition Assistance
– Wellness Initiatives
– Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
– Promotional Opportunities
– Mileage reimbursement
– Life Insurance
– Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $36,400/yr. ($20.00/hr.) – $43,680/yr. ($24.00/hr.) 

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule Options: (35 hours/week)

– Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
– Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: In person; Port Jefferson Station, NY

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

At Options for Community Living, Inc., individuals living with a mental health diagnosis live, learn, and develop their potential in an environment that respects personal choice. The full-time Residential Counselor provides various support services to the residents and is responsible for training and assisting residents in the activities of daily living.

– Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives on a regular basis.
– Write progress notes on service plan on a weekly basis.
– Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance.
– Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed.
– Provide case management and follow-up service.
– Provide transportation to residents as needed.
– May occasionally attend team meetings, discharge meetings.
– Provide household maintenance checks and repairs. Conduct fire drills at community residence as needed.
– Notify the Program Supervisor/Program Manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.