Senior Residential Counselor (Full-Time)

Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Havens mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees success and offer an excellent benefits package.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of a Full Time Senior Residential Counselor in our Westbury Community Residence Program. In this crucial role, assist individuals in developing independent living skills to increase their self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-worth. You provide hands-on training and assist with the activities of daily living as well as provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management for adults living with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities:

Supervise household management activities to ensure conformance with program standards, regulations, and budgetary guidelines

Scheduling of monthly fire drills

Responsible for coordinating shopping, cooking, laundry, maintenance, recreation, meal planning and household functions, etc., of the household

Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers as needed to assist residents in accessing services and to jointly plan for discharge

Schedule staff coverage of residence along with administrator

Convene staff for appropriate staff meetings when needed

Maintenance and submission of payroll and petty cash requests

Conduct scheduled house meetings with residents

Ensure that residents are fully apprised of requirements of the program and ensure compliance

Train and assist residents in activities of daily living skills and assist residents in financial management when necessary

Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management service

Responsible for on-call duties and proper notification of Administrator or Program Director of all medical/psychiatric emergencies; on-call duties of 3 residences on a rotating basis

Attend inter- and intra-agency meetings as requested by administration

Write progress notes on a daily basis of residents activities

Responsible for medication procedures of residence

Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of staff office

Responsible for the overall supervision of service planning, case conferences, discharge planning as well as Medicaid billing and rehabilitative services

Assist and or model the various techniques required to maintain a clean and healthy living environment

Responsible for other related activities.

Requirements:

High School Diploma with related experience required

Bachelors Degree in Human Services preferred

Related experience working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day to day living highly preferred

Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.

A valid NYS Drivers License in good standing

Note: Related experience refers to working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day-to-day living.

Eligible for Retention Bonus within first year of employment!

Schedule: Sunday 7am-3pm, Monday 7am-3pm, Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 12pm-8pm, Thursday 11am-7pm

Location: Westbury Community Residence

Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.

Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.

Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Learn more at mercyhaven.org!

MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.