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Senior Counselor

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Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston is growing and seeking a Senior Counselor to join our Team.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Position Title:  Senior Counselor

Salary: $20.00-21.00/hour depending on years of experience/education level.

Schedule: Full time/35 hours per week

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Senior Counselor will assist with the planning, development, and implementation of the daily operations of the community residence. The Senior Counselor functions as a primary counselor in the care of the residents and is responsible for acting as the primary supervisor on an as needed basis. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·       Ensure all residents receive comprehensive case management services and complete access to community services for legal, mental health, social services, vocational assessments, and misc. needs.

·       Ensures all residents have a medical history recorded and a physical exam performed within 45 days of admission.
Ensures the following: comprehensive service plans are prepared within 30 days of the development of the initial service plan, service plans are reviewed at least every 30 days thereafter and signed as required by the supervisor.

·       Ensures the discharge plans provide for the specific needs of a resident and prepared in collaboration with the resident.

·       Ensure progress notes are prepared at least once per week and reflect the goals and objectives of the service plan.

·       Ensure all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy. 

·       Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.

·       Evaluates residents living skills and develops plans to monitor and improve skills.

·       Coordinates services and communicates resident’s conditions to appropriate service providers.

·       Provides counseling, education, and training to residents in living skills through individual and group work.

·       Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff, and community professionals.

·       Participates in the development and maintenance of the therapeutic community.

·       Gets involved in resident’s daily activities, observes behavior, and insures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.  Always provides for the safety and integrity of the facility.

·       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.

·       Adheres to Kinship’s policies and procedures, performs other related tasks as assigned.

·       NYS motor vehicle license and safe driving record.

·       Completes LOCTDR 3.0 at time of admission and discharge.

·       On call as needed to help support the program.

·       Completes HERDS reports daily for supportive living program.

The additional responsibilities of the senior counselor:

·       Supports the clinical supervisor by aiding in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating residence programming and operations.

·       The Senior Counselor will provide coverage for the clinical supervisor as needed while the supervisor is on vacation.

·       The senior counselor will achieve or exceed program standards on performance evaluations.

·       The senior counselor will serve as a role model and/or mentor for the other staff and will model patient centered care and evidenced based practice approaches in service delivery.

·       The senior counselor will assist in orientation and training of staff as directed by the clinical supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree required. CASAC preferred. CASAC in training with evident progress in obtaining a CASAC credential required. 

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two years of experience and education in chemical dependency or human services field.

What you will get:

Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program.

·       Salary: $20.00-21.00/hour depending on years of experience/education level.

·       Full-time, non-exempt position, working 35 hours per week. We believe in work-life balance!

·       Paid Time Off, 10 days to start, 15 days after 1^st Anniversary.

·       Holidays 12-14 paid holidays

·       Medical Insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Vision Insurance

·       Life Insurance

·       Short-Term Disability

·       Long-Term Disability

·       Critical Illness Insurance

·       Supplemental Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Health Savings Account

·       Legal Plan

·       Identity Plan

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       6% Pension

·       Employee 401(k)

·       My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services.

Our hiring process and timeline:

·       Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.

·       Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.

·       In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening

·       In-person interviews are typically with 2-4 Interviewers

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet