Per Diem Residential Counselor

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for Per Diem Residential Counselors to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Have a passion for assisting those diagnosed with mental illness. Must be a self-starter and well organized.
• Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
• Experience in a residential program preferred.
• Required to provide coverage when offered (within your identified availability), respond to staff when contacted to request coverage within 48 hours, and report to shifts once commitment is made.
• Must provide coverage at a minimum, 1 shift per month.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include:

• Sick PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Salary Range: $20.00/hr. - $24.00/hr.

• The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).
• Overnight & Weekend Differential Pay may be applicable.

Schedule: Shifts available Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM as needed.

Locations: In person (subject to available openings):

• Port Jefferson Station
• Medford
• Oakdale
• East Islip
• Huntington Station
• Ronkonkoma

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

At Options for Community Living, Inc., individuals living with a mental health diagnosis live, learn, and develop their potential in an environment that respects personal choice. The Relief Residential Counselor provides various support services on a per diem basis to the residents in the activities of daily living.

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives.
• Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living.
• Document services provided with appropriate notes.
• Manage medication and document accordingly.
• Provide case management and follow-up service.
• Provide counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services while following emergency procedures.
• Assist in the day-to-day management and household maintenance of the community residence in a professional manner.
• Provide transportation to residents as needed.
• Responsible for the management of residence in the absence of a full time Residential Counselor.
• Notify the Program Supervisor/Program Manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
• Complete overnight checklists and after-hours log during overnight shifts.
• Read and enter notes in Foothold Communication Log every shift.
• Complete and maintain all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other relevant responsibilities as assigned by management.