We are Hiring! As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day.
Be a part of something truly special. Employment Type: Full time
Schedule:
Full Time, and Per Diem Opportunities Available! Salary: $19/hr Top
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan Generous time off package and work-life balance Comprehensive benefits package Supportive and collaborative environment Opportunities for growth and development Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives Qualifications
Education:
- Associates preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Credentials: CASAC-T preferred Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
Experience:
- Two years of prior experience in substance abuse or related human service field preferred.
- As per Justice Center recommendations, all counselor assistants must be 21 years of age or older.
- Relevant years of experience and education will be considered General Description The Overnight Counselor Assistant is an awake position.
- The overnight counselor is responsible for the safety of the residents and facility between the hours of 10 PM and 8:00 AM.
- The overnight counselor provides counseling and emergency services as needed.
- The overnight counselor provides Quality Assurance services as designated by the Program Director and Program Supervisor.
Essential Duties
- and Responsibilities Observes behavior and ensures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.
- Provides for the safety and integrity of the facility at all times.
- Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy.
- Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
- Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff and community professionals.
- Provides crisis management as needed.
- Has the ability to identify symptoms of decomposition and develop strategies to address concerns with appropriate treatment providers.
- Maintains professional practices and adheres to Agency’s policies and procedures.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
- Does not leave the facility unattended without the verbal consent of the Program Supervisor.
- Completes other duties as assigned Night Counselor
Responsibilities:
- Daily Check the medication log for the following: Identifies and counts all controlled medications.
- Checks medication log to ensure counselors are documenting missed medications in both the log and the resident’s progress notes.
- Places a shift entry in the daily log.
- Notes any concerns in the log and/or progress notes.
- Night Counselor
responsibilities:
- Weekly Counts all medication at the beginning of each week and forward a report to the Clinical supervisor.
- Prepares the weekly case review list.
- Send copies to case managers and Clinical Supervisor.
- Compiles drug screening data and advises the Clinical Supervisor.
- Prepares the room list at the beginning of each week.
- Posts copy in the office.
- Faxes or e-mails copies to the business office to the attention of bookkeeper and the Residential Services Director.
- Night counselor
responsibilities:
- Monthly Audits all of the charts of residents discharged within thirty days of discharge.
- If charts are not complete, make list deficiencies and give a copy to both the counselor and the program supervisor.
- As soon as counselors inform you they have completed all assigned work, break the chart down and move them to the closed files.
- Prepares the next month’s medication sheet on the last work shift of the month.
- Organizes the bulletin boards in the office and hallway.
- Keeps postings current.
- Collects monthly work readiness reports from counselors and complete report.
- Sends report to Program Director.
- Night counselor
responsibilities:
- Semiyearly or yearly Audits 50% of the active records twice a year (June and December).
- Records results on the program audit tools then give the program supervisor the completed reports.
- Lists the audited charts on the audit log sheet in the Quality Assurance notebook.
- Sends a copy of the log sheet to the Program Director by January 1st.
- Prepares a summary of the resident surveys collected throughout the previous year.
- Sends the summarized report to the Program Director by March 1st.
- Completes “county of origin reports” for both the CR and SLP.
- Sends reports to the Program Director by March 1st.
- Completes the unplanned discharge report detailing reasons for unplanned discharges.
- Sends this report to Program Director by March 1st Adheres to Agency policies and procedures Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.
- It is not meant to be all inclusive.
- Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
