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Overnight Counselor Assistant Per Diem
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
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.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Observes behavior and insures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.
2. Provides for the safety and integrity of the facility at all times.
3. Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy.
4. Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
5. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff and community professionals.
6. Provides crisis management as needed. Has the ability to identify symptoms of decomposition and develop
strategies to address concerns with appropriate treatment providers.
7. Maintains professional practices and adheres to Agency’s policies and procedures.
8. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
9. Does not leave the facility unattended without the verbal consent of the Program Supervisor.
Night Counselor Responsibilities: Daily
Check the medication log for the following:
1. Identifies and counts all controlled medications.
2. Checks medication log to insure counselors are documenting missed medications in both the log and the
resident’s progress notes.
3. Places a shift entry in the daily log. Notes any concerns in the log and/or progress notes.
Night Counselor responsibilities: Weekly
1. Counts all medication at the beginning of each week and forward a report to the Clinical supervisor.
2. Prepares the weekly case review list. Send copies to case managers and Clinical Supervisor.
3. Compiles drug screening data and advises the Clinical Supervisor.
4. 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
1. 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.
2. Prepares the next month’s medication sheet on the last work shift of the month.
3. Organizes the bulletin boards in the office and hallway. Keeps postings current.
4. Collects monthly work readiness reports from counselors and complete report. Sends report to Program
Director.
Night counselor responsibilities: Semiyearly or yearly
1. 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.
2. Prepares a summary of the resident surveys collected throughout the previous year. Sends the summarized
report to the Program Director by March 1st
3. Completes “county of origin reports” for both the CR and SLP. Sends reports to the Program Director by
March 1st
4. Completes the unplanned discharge report detailing reasons for unplanned discharges. Sends this report to
Program Director by March 1st
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma required. Must be 21 years of age per Justice Center. Training specific to CD will be required
within the first year of hire. CASAC-t preferred. Ability to operation program vehicles.
EXPERIENCE:
Related/residential experience in chemical dependency or human services field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing
confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in
accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate- income families.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and team work through use of
positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in regards to all records reviewed including client records, employee
records and billing records.
• Proficiency and experience with PC’s and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driver’s record considered acceptable by agency and insurance
carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse
cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.
Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor vehicle;
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach;
• Climb up or down stairs;
• Able to reach above or below shoulders;
• Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 30 lbs;
• Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform certain job functions;
• Be able to read write and interpret written documents;
What
you will get:
Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston offers a
well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program.
· Salary: $18.00 hour depending on years of
experience/education level.
.
We believe in work-life balance!
· Very generous time off package including vacation, sick time
and personal time
· Very generous 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
· 403b Retirement Plan, with agency contribution for those that
qualify (subject to agency performance)
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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