• Strong intuitive skills about people; good judgment and common sense; relate well to others; good listeners, capacity to demonstrate empathy
• Knowledgeable about the community to be served
• Good public speaker
• Demonstrates positive regard for others
• Communicates effectively
• Functions well in a chaotic environment
• Displays cultural competence

JBFCS is seeking to fill 12 full-time salaried positions to serve as Crisis Counselors for Project Hope on Coney Island.

Project Hope is a program that provides free crisis counseling services to persons, families, and groups most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Project Hope is funded by the Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) and is administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in conjunction with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) aims to provide immediate behavioral health support, primarily relying on face-to-face contacts with survivors in their communities over a specific period of time. Provided services will be culturally and linguistically competent and include outreach and engagement in community settings; education and training; assessment and referral to mental health and substance abuse programs.

The incumbent will report to the Team Leader, NYC Project Hope. This is a grant-funded position. The initial grant period will run through December 29, 2012 with an anticipated total duration of one (1) year. This Position will be located on CI, location TBD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct outreach, counseling and education in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy
• Attend trainings and be able to assists disaster survivors to access services by guiding them through the assessment and referral processes
• Assists disaster survivors in gaining access to disaster-related services, as prioritized by survivors
• Provide short-term relationships with disaster survivors
• Provide survivors with information and education about typical reactions, helpful coping strategies, and available disaster related resources.
• Speak at community forums, professional in service meetings, and local government meetings.
• Build relationships with community based organizations, faith-based groups, and local agencies
• Attend community events to provide a compassionate presence and to be available to provide crisis counseling services, when needed

• Strong intuitive skills about people; good judgment and common sense; relate well to others; good listeners, capacity to demonstrate empathy
• Knowledgeable about the community to be served
• Good public speaker
• Demonstrates positive regard for others
• Communicates effectively
• Functions well in a chaotic environment
• Displays cultural competence

JBFCS is seeking to fill 12 full-time salaried positions to serve as Crisis Counselors for Project Hope on Staten Island.

Project Hope is a program that provides free crisis counseling services to persons, families, and groups most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Project Hope is funded by the Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) and is administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in conjunction with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) aims to provide immediate behavioral health support, primarily relying on face-to-face contacts with survivors in their communities over a specific period of time. Provided services will be culturally and linguistically competent and include outreach and engagement in community settings; education and training; assessment and referral to mental health and substance abuse programs.

The incumbent will report to the Team Leader, NYC Project Hope. This is a grant-funded position. The initial grant period will run through December 29, 2012 with an anticipated total duration of one (1) year. This Position will be located on SI, location TBD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct outreach, counseling and education in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy
• Attend trainings and be able to assists disaster survivors to access services by guiding them through the assessment and referral processes
• Assists disaster survivors in gaining access to disaster-related services, as prioritized by survivors
• Provide short-term relationships with disaster survivors
• Provide survivors with information and education about typical reactions, helpful coping strategies, and available disaster related resources.
• Speak at community forums, professional in service meetings, and local government meetings.
• Build relationships with community based organizations, faith-based groups, and local agencies
• Attend community events to provide a compassionate presence and to be available to provide crisis counseling services, when needed

College Degree preferred. High School Degree  required with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a residential setting,

Working in a residential program, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring client  safety and the security of the program’s grounds, cottages, buildings and offices.  Additionally, the Custodian provides direct care and/or recreational services to the clients as needed/directed.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

Regularly inspect the grounds of the facility, including parking facilities, vehicles, non-residential buildings (i.e.: storage facilities, cafeteria, gymnasium, etc.) to ensure that no unauthorized personnel, activities or immediately hazardous conditions (such as fire, burst pipes, etc.) exist.

Regularly inspect all residential and office buildings to ensure that no unauthorized personnel, activities or immediately hazardous conditions (such as fire, burst pipes, etc.) exist, and, in regards to residential sires, ensure that all residents and workers are on-site and accounted for.

Should an unauthorized individual or activity be observed by the Custodian, the Custodian should follow the appropriate facility procedure for securing the site, and immediately make a full report to the individual designated as in charge of the facility.

Immediately inform the director, supervisor, or the employee designated as being in charge of the facility of any irregularities noted during such inspections.

Assist counselors in emergency patient care situations. Such assistance may include the restraint of a child, if needed, or to request additional help through radio, phone, or direct contact.

When required, transport clients to emergency health care facilities.

Pick up AWOL residents, should they require transportation back to the facility.

Conduct routine fire and disaster drills.

Provide coverage for residents should a scheduled worked not be able to perform their duties.

Collect all paperwork from the cottages/units for insertion into the central log. Provide whatever written reports, logs, etc. may be necessary as a result of their work and/or observations.

Other duties as assigned.

Reporting to Clinical Director of Westchester DD, the Habilitation Specialist has responsibility for provision of program/consumer clinical treatment. Maintains agency and OPWDD regulations with regards to providing care and treatment of consumer’s clinical needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
1. Develop treatment goals/outcomes for all individuals
2. Monitor individuals’ progress or lack thereof. Facilitate through short range objectives to attain long range plans.
3. Regularly meet with clinicians and medical staff to ensure relevance of treatment plans. Also to discuss issues with treatment team clinicians as they arise.
4. Meet regularly with all individuals as a group to air grievances, discuss “house issues,” establish “house rules,” run consumer groups as necessary – e.g., self protection, sexuality training, anger/stress management, and social skills.
5. Provide training to individuals in the areas of rights and grievance process.
6. Conduct initial assessment of individual’s abilities and establish treatment goals.
7. Provide annual and quarterly reviews of progress in treatment goals related to behavior and daily living.
8. Present annual report which addresses individuals’ present level in the areas of cognition, sensor motor skills, communication skills, social skills, emotional skills, and activities of daily living.
9. Monitor data collection, revise, suspend, and discontinue goal plans when necessary.
10. Regularly and consistently observe consumers perform treatment goals; monitor procedures and methodologies.
11. Regularly and consistently meet with direct care staff to discuss concerns/suggestions regarding treatment goals/behavior plans.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred. Overnight shift.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule
Monday 4pm-11:30pm, Thursday 1pm-11:30pm, Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 4pm-11:30pm

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

HS diploma or GED and a NYS Driver's Licence.

Full time position 40hrs a week

Part time position 30hrs a week

OBJECTIVES:

1. To collaborate effectively, as part of the treatment team, with clinical, medical, educational, and administrative staff toward providing developmentally disabled consumers with quality care.

2. To assist each consumer in reaching his or her maximum potential, including the goal of independent living when possible.

3. To meet the emotional, physical, recreational and intellectual needs of the consumers in our care.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT TEAM MEMBERSHIP

All Milieu Counselor staff (on-call and regular) are supervised by and are responsible to the residence supervisor, assistant residence supervisor and senior milieu counselor.

The regular M.C. is responsible for delegating tasks and responsibilities to on-call workers while they are working together, when senior M.C. is absent.

Milieu Counselors participate in formulation of goal/treatment plans and are responsible for carrying out goals/plans and decisions.

Milieu Counselors participate in supervisory meetings, general staff meetings, in-service training and conduct meetings with clients when needed.

Milieu Counselors take consumers to medical, psychiatric, social work and other appointments, where they will act both as advocate and communicator for and with the consumers. They are also responsible for driving the consumers to recreational outings and home visits when necessary.

MILIEU COUNSELORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Communicating appropriate problems to supervisor.

2. Training consumers in daily living activities, developing self-help and social skills, and maintaining data sheets for the purpose of monitoring progress.

3. Reporting/logging incidents and occurrences.

4. Administering medications and recording such (if AMAP certified).

5. Maintaining all paperwork required by OMRDD, New York State or other appropriate agencies, as it relates to their role with the consumers.

6. Waking, toileting, bathing, dressing and undressing the consumers at appropriate times. To encourage and assist consumers who are partially able to do these tasks themselves.

7. Supervising and instructing consumers to attain independence in the areas of activities of daily living (e.g., bed-making, dusting, washing and drying dishes, etc.), clothing care and maintenance, and socialization skills. Milieu Counselor staff are to provide direct assistance to each consumer until such time as they are able to care themselves adequately; and, thereafter, to help consumers to sustain already acquired skills.

8. The supervision of all meals and preparation of meals when food service employees are not scheduled or absent. (If a replacement cannot be provided.)

9. Providing a reasonably tidy and orderly living environment. This may include such tasks as laundry, after meal clean-up, making consumer’s beds and cleaning or changing a consumer who soils.

10. Boarding consumers on appropriate transportation for their Program.

11. Ascertaining whether or not a consumer is too ill to attend Day Program and, if so, follow-up with appropriate medical care.

12. Administering appropriate medication to each consumer in accordance with Doctor’s prescriptions; logging dispensation of medication. (If AMAP certified)

13. Directing or physically assisting in all ADL areas and logging any significant incidents.

14. Assisting in clothing maintenance, repair and shopping.

15. Other duties as assigned by supervisor pr assistant supervisor.

ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION

Milieu Counselors are responsible for providing educational and recreational activities for after program, evening and weekend hours.

Milieu Counselors help consumers plan outings and accompany consumers on recreational, cultural and educational outings. Opportunities to visit local shops for household and personal shopping should be part of the activity program.

Milieu Counselors participate in any special programs which are designed to further develop skills and independence (e.g., behavior modification program.)

All of the above are accomplished via an interdisciplinary approach.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF NIGHT MILIEU COUNSELOR

1. Nightly ½ hour – 1 hour room check of all consumers.

2. Clothing maintenance – ironing when necessary

3. Labeling of clothes when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.  Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control.  All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.  Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control.  All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma is required.
Some work experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A Driver’s License is required
Must meet all insurance requirements. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.  Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain
their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control.  All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment. Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred. HS Diploma or GED required. BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule:
Monday 4pm-11:30pm

Thursday 1pm-11:30pm

Friday 4pm-11pm

Saturday 3pm-11pm

Sunday 4pm-11:30pm

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule:
Monday 12am-9am & 11pm-12am

Tuesday 12am-9am

Friday 11pm-12am

Saturday 12am-9am & 11pm-12am

Sunday 12am-9am & 11pm-12am

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: College Degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a residential setting or High School Degree with a minimum of 4 years work experience in a residential setting. Clean NYS Driver's License.

The Milieu Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and guidance of all milieu staff, ensuring that proper coverage is maintained and that appropriate training is provided. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Supervisor will ensure that all necessary therapeutic interventions determined by the clinical team are carried out.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Directly oversees day to day operations of the program.
• Provides direction to the milieu workers during the assigned shift and ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts.
• Working closely with the clinical supervisor, ensure that Milieu staff implement clinical recommendations into the day-to-day residents' care.
• Oversee routines of daily life (meals, bedtime, wake-up, laundry, etc.).  Coordinate Milieu Staff and Maintenance/Kitchen staff to ensure that these practices are smoothly integrated into the residential environment.
• Communicate with maintenance staff to ensure safe environment.
• May have supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, and integrate the recreational program with individual treatment goals for each resident.  Ensure that planned recreational activities are appropriately scheduled.  Such activities must be consistent with childcare skills and safety considerations for residents.
• Primary liaison with the school system.
• S/he may establish policies for group living, as necessary.
• Attend Administrative Meetings and Program Improvement Meetings.
• May be regularly scheduled for weekend Administrative Responsibility.
• May need to provide coverage in the Living Units
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: College Degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a residential setting or High School Degree with a minimum of 4 years work experience in a residential setting.

The Milieu Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and guidance of all milieu staff, ensuring that proper coverage is maintained and that appropriate training is provided. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Supervisor will ensure that all necessary therapeutic interventions determined by the clinical team are carried out.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Directly supervise and provide supervision for all Milieu Workers.

• Ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts.

• Working closely with the clinical supervisor, ensure that Milieu staff implement clinical recommendations into the day-to-day residents' care.

• Oversee routines of daily life (meals, bedtime, wake-up, laundry, etc.). Coordinate Milieu Staff and Maintenance/Kitchen staff to ensure that these practices are smoothly integrated into the residential environment.

• May have supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, and integrate the recreational program with individual treatment goals for each resident. Ensure that planned recreational activities are appropriately scheduled. Such activities must be consistent with childcare skills and safety considerations for residents.

• S/he may establish policies for group living, as necessary.

• Attend Administrative Meetings and Program Improvement Council Meetings.

• May be regularly scheduled for weekend Administrative Responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program.

The Residential Direct Care Worker works in a residential setting servicing an adult population with special needs. Clients may be the Adult Mentally Ill, PWA’s or Vic.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Responsible for day by day care of the program’s clients including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time.

2. Establish and work with clients on mastering independent living goals.

3. Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

4. Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

5. May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress

6. Monitor the client to ensure that any necessary, prescribed medications are taken appropriately

7. Ensure that the residents understand the rules and regulations of the facility in which they are housed and assist them in meeting them.

8. Monitor clients for use of controlled substances, may be called upon to monitor urine testing procedures

9. Ensures that security is maintained within the program

10. Shares their experience and observation of the clients under their care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

11. Other duties as assigned.

The Residential Direct Care Worker works in a residential setting servicing an adult population with special needs.  Clients may be the Adult Mentally Ill, PWA’s or Vic.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
 1. Responsible for day by day care of the program’s clients including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time.

2. Establish and work with clients on mastering independent living goals. 

3. Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

4. Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

5. May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress

6. Monitor the client to ensure that any necessary, prescribed medications are taken appropriately

7. Ensure that the residents understand the rules and regulations of the facility in which they are housed and assist them in meeting them.

8. Monitor clients for use of controlled substances, may be called upon to monitor urine testing procedures

9. Ensures that security is maintained within the program

10. Shares their experience and observation of the clients under their care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

11. Other duties as assigned.

The Residential Direct Care Worker works in a residential setting servicing an adult population with
special needs.  Clients may be the Adult Mentally Ill, PWA’s or Vic.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
 
1. Responsible for day by day care of the program’s clients including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time.

2. Establish and work with clients on mastering independent living goals. 

3. Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

4. Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

5. May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress

6. Monitor the client to ensure that any necessary, prescribed medications are taken appropriately

7. Ensure that the residents understand the rules and regulations of the facility in which they are housed and assist them in meeting them.

8. Monitor clients for use of controlled substances, may be called upon to monitor urine testing procedures

9. Ensures that security is maintained within the program

10. Shares their experience and observation of the clients under their care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

11. Other duties as assigned.
 

 REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum educational level of a BSN or RN. Position requires specialized expertise in the area of mental health, developmental disorders. In addition, individual should be familiar with standard reporting requirements as dictated by those bodies to whom the division is accountable. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.

Responsible for the day to day supervision of the program’s nursing and milieu staff regarding all medical procedures.

 RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

a)  Oversee all aspects of the medical/nursing department(s) in the Bais & Gan ICF.
b)  Participate in the evaluation of JBFCS or JBFCS-contracted medical staff
c)  Provide medical representation at IDT meetings
d)  Oversee pharmacy reviews and medication security procedures
e)  Insure that hospitalized clients receive timely and appropriate care
f)  Work closely as a liaison with program physicians and psychiatrists as well as clinical team.
g)  Manage prescription system for all program medical providers and psychiatrists
h)  Assist in providing direct medical services when there is an unexpected vacancy in nursing staff because of an absence
I)  Coordinate with school nurses, nursing care and medical requirements for all residential clients who attend outside educational facilities
j)  Oversee implementation of  specialized (e.g. Physical and Occupational) therapy for clients
k)  responsible for guaranteeing infection control policy for BAIS & GAN ICF.
l)  Assure that all medical problems are communicated to the ADON/DON, physician and administrator as necessary, including follow up.
m) Develop and monitor nursing schedules for Mishkon ICF.
n)  Provide guidance and assistance to consultant pharmacist during medication and consumer chart audits.
o) Ensure that all medication and treatments in BAIS & GAN ICF are administered appropriately and in accordance with facility policy and ICF/DD standards.  Will be involved with direct medication administration as assigned or as needs dictate.
p)   Will carry a beeper and be on call for his/her program

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program

The Senior Milieu Counselor will perform all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. Work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deals with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors.

• Lead at least one weekly community meeting.

• Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation.

• Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated.

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor will display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

• Responsible for day by day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restrain training prior to performing such a restraint

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program

The Senior Milieu Counselor will perform all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. Work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deals with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors.

• Lead at least one weekly community meeting.

• Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation.

• Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated.

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor will display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

• Responsible for day by day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restrain training prior to performing such a restraint

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program

The Senior Milieu Counselor will perform all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. Work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deals with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors.

• Lead at least one weekly community meeting.

• Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation.

• Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated.

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor will display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

• Responsible for day by day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restrain training prior to performing such a restraint

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• A Master’s Degree in Social work, Public Health, Public Administration, or other relevant graduate degree from an accredited college or university
• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of professional experience
• Extensive, knowledge of community mental health resources
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage staff and resolve conflict
• Ability to interface with service providers from all sectors of the service system
• Strong organizational skills

JBFCS is seeking to fill one (1) full-time salaried position to serve as Team Leader for Project Hope.

Project Hope is a program that provides free crisis counseling services to persons, families, and groups most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Project Hope is funded by the Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) and is administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in conjunction with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) aims to provide immediate behavioral health support, primarily relying on face-to-face contacts with survivors in their communities over a specific period of time. Provided services will be culturally and linguistically competent and include outreach and engagement in community settings; education and training; assessment and referral to mental health and substance abuse programs.

The incumbent will report to the Clinical Coordinator, NYC Project Hope. This is a grant-funded position. The initial grant period will run through December 29, 2012 with an anticipated total duration of one (1) year. This Position will be located in Brooklyn (office TBD) with outreach to the Coney Island community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical and management supervision to outreach workers
• Oversee a team of four to eight crisis counselors
• Supervise and assists in the assessment of persons who require traditional mental health or substance abuse treatment
• Directly conduct outreach, counseling, education, provide information and referral services
• Build relationships with community based organizations, faith-based groups, and local agencies
• Provide survivors with information and education about typical reactions, helpful coping strategies, and available disaster related resources
• Other duties as assigned

• A Master’s Degree in Social work, Public Health, Public Administration, or other relevant graduate degree from an accredited college or university
• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of professional experience
• Extensive, knowledge of community mental health resources
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage staff and resolve conflict
• Ability to interface with service providers from all sectors of the service system
• Strong organizational skills

JBFCS is seeking to fill one (1) full-time salaried position to serve as Team Leader for Project Hope.

Project Hope is a program that provides free crisis counseling services to persons, families, and groups most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Project Hope is funded by the Federal Emergency and Management Agency (FEMA) and is administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in conjunction with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) aims to provide immediate behavioral health support, primarily relying on face-to-face contacts with survivors in their communities over a specific period of time. Provided services will be culturally and linguistically competent and include outreach and engagement in community settings; education and training; assessment and referral to mental health and substance abuse programs.

The incumbent will report to the Clinical Coordinator, NYC Project Hope. This is a grant-funded position. The initial grant period will run through December 29, 2012 with an anticipated total duration of one (1) year. This Position will be located in Staten Island (office TBD).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical and management supervision to outreach workers
• Oversee a team of four to eight crisis counselors
• Supervise and assists in the assessment of persons who require traditional mental health or substance abuse treatment
• Directly conduct outreach, counseling, education, provide information and referral services
• Build relationships with community based organizations, faith-based groups, and local agencies
• Provide survivors with information and education about typical reactions, helpful coping strategies, and available disaster related resources
• Other duties as assigned