Senior Residential Counselor (8am-4pm)

Description

• Adhere to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Order, supervise and count medication in accordance with Licensed Housing Medication Policy and Procedures, where applicable.
• Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory requirements; reviews individual case records and signs off as needed.
• Maintains a resident caseload, as needed.
• Conducts internal audits of clinical case records and all other program documentation to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
• Document significant building activities and events in the Communication Logbook.
• Manage crises within the residence and intervene appropriately to minimize risk of potential harm to residents, staff, and damage to property. Notify appropriate supervisor and document all untoward incidents and complete follow-up on incidents.
• Ensures that residents follow appropriate psychiatric and medical plans; approves individual service plans as needed. Integrates services of the Health Care Coordinator with other program and case management services.
• Participate in residential staff meetings.
• Conduct apartment inspections and provide support to clients regarding daily living skills.
• Escort clients in the community to medical, benefit, or other pertinent appointments.
• Maintain the environment of the facility safely and securely, monitor video surveillance cameras and conduct hourly building walk-throughs to assess the physical environment, and ensure the well-being of residents.
• Conduct monthly fire drills.
• Facilitates groups in the residence.
• Assists in scheduling and planning recreational and social activities.
• Provides ongoing supervision and directives to Residential Counselor and Front Desk Counselors, as needed.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable safety and health code requirements.
• Maintains productive working relationships with provider groups and referral sources.
• Provides counseling to residents, as required.
• Prepare written correspondence and notifications on resident related issues.
• Participates in special projects assigned by senior management.
• Remain on site until relief staff arrive.

Requirements

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and publishing software.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Mental Health discipline or related field with 3 years related experience preferred. High School Diploma, with at least 5 years related experience in a residential setting considered.
• Perform light maintenance and housekeeping skills, such as picking up or emptying garbage, mopping up spills, shoveling snow, etc.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance