Residential Counselor Full-Time

Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Residential Counselor.

The Residential Counselor is to provide assistance and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness who reside in homes operated by the Mental Health Association of Nassau County. Counselors will promote greater independence by assisting and supporting residents in day-to-day activities, personal care, skills building, community integration and counseling around everyday activities. Positions include weekdays and/or weekends, scheduled by the Program Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement nutritional components, including shopping, menu planning, and food preparation/clean-up and when necessary, dietary needs.
• Implement activities of daily living.
• Coordinate care including psychiatric, medical, dental, etc., to incorporate conducting collateral contacts, scheduling, and attending treatment team meetings etc.
• Develop service plans intended to deliver client centered services focusing on skills related to independent living, support resident’s participation with service plans and review plans quarterly.
• Conduct restorative service sessions and document progress in client chart via electronic record.
• Manage crises and emergency situations.
• Implement all facets of the functional program including program philosophy, goals, and objectives as well as adhere to agency & program policies and procedures.
• Assist with monthly fire drills and ensure compliance with all fire and safety procedures including periodic evaluation of resident’s capability of self-preservation.
• Coordinate, implement & provide transportation for recreational activities.
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the residence and property and report concerns accordingly.
• Conduct and document weekly community meetings with residents to discuss/address issues and/or concerns.
• Attending staff meetings, in-service training and other training as instructed by Supervisory staff.
• Work with agents of other departments to assist with coordination of care.
• Perform related duties as required and necessary.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma and five years’ experience in human services.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Experience in a community residence setting preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid NYS Driver's License required
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills