Overnight Residential Counselor

Description

The Residential Counselor works to assure that quality childcare services are delivered within a residential group care facility, according to agency policy and all applicable state and federal, OMH/OCFS/Detention regulations. This includes participation in the childcare schedule and calendar and ensuring the continuity and quality of service to the residents. The Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting in the implementation of department goals and programs, youth treatment plans, and daily living and care. The Residential Counselor is directly accountable to the Residential Program Manager.

Primary Job Functions:

Assists in the provision of overall oversight to the care of youth in the residential home.

Demonstrates understanding of the four dimensions of safety and can identify gaps. 

Assists in ensuring that job-related activities are in compliance with OCFS/OMH

Requires daily interaction with staff and clients ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the Glove House operating modality (TCI), youth’s treatment plan, calendars and schedules are followed 

Assists in providing staff and resident support in crisis situations, including post-crisis response.  

Directly supervises and provides coaching to the youth in care.

Completes administrative tasks as assigned. 

Assists to ensure adequate staff coverage is available and assumes added responsibility for coverage when needed.   

Ensure, complete and maintain client records and program documentation (self, staff and youth), such as daily activities, treatment plan progress, progress notes and termination summaries, according to Glove House program and regulatory standards.

As an employee of Glove House, Inc., one of your primary responsibilities is to protect the privacy of our clients. The Agencies commitment to privacy is based on our longstanding values as well as an array of state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations. Among these regulations are the Privacy Rule and Security Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with agency standards.

1-3 years' experience working with children and families in residential care, counseling, group care required

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