Description*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for Residential Counselors 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 Company 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:$20.00/hr. ($36,400/yr.) - $26.00/hr. ($47,320/yr.)Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.Schedules(Subject to available openings):Monday - Friday: 35 hours/weekTuesday - Saturday: 35 hours/weekOvernights: 35 hours/weekLocations - In person (Subject to available openings):
- Port Jefferson
- Medford
- Oakdale
- East Islip
- Huntington
- Ronkonkoma
Pay Type: Non-exemptResponsibilities: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.