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Residential Counselor Peer

Location: Monroe, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Mar 25, 2024

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Location: Monroe, NY

Rate: $15.50

Per Diem As needed, flex eves and weekends

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

Engage individuals with behavioral health needs in services that support their recovery and growth towards living in their community setting of choice.

· Support understanding and adherence to house rules, policies and practices for all residents and their visitors.

· To be an informal and be able to use sound judgment regarding the day to day operation of the residence

· To learn and develop skills t help individuals to create their own recovery-based service plans

· To help people learn how to budget funds and manage a budget that leads to a greater level of independence

· To educate and orient incoming individuals to the house environment

· To educate and supervise individuals in taking and packing of medications until the achieve self-medication status

· To assist individuals to schedule medical appointments and related documents

· To assist individuals in learning how to use transportation resources available in the community. On occasion to use agency vehicles in transport people to community events or appointments.

· To facilitate community meetings designed to plan meals, outings, assign chores, and listen to feedback from the community.

· To assist people in meal planning, preparation, and cleanup as part of their skill development

· To assist people in learning skills associated with home management such as cleaning and laundry.

· Coordinate services with other providers and families

Qualifications:

Candidate must have:

· Minimum 2 year experience with related population and demonstrated skills or

· AA with minimum 1 year experience with related population and demonstrated skills or

· Bachelors in the field (Human Services, Psychological education, Social Work) with some experience with related population and demonstrated skills

The ideal candidate should:

• Be motivated to engage with and support the recovery of those we serve.

  · Be able to respond to routine and/or emergency medical needs when they arise

  · Be proactive to identify, resolve and report safety concerns at residence

  · Be able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written forms

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ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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