JOB TITLE: Senior Counselor / Case Manager
DEPARTMENT: Greenwood Residences | West Seneca, NY
Senior COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The Senior Counselor is responsible for providing support to 13 seniors in an Office of Mental Health group home.
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Teaching residents problem-solving techniques. Assisting residents in development skills in all areas of functioning. These skills including; health, medication, symptom, nutrition, budget and home management. Accurately documenting all services.
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Linking residents with benefits, external services and community resources.
- Tracking, coordinating and following up with residents’ medical and psychiatric needs. This includes accompanying residents to appointments and working with them to advocate for their needs.
- Allowing residents to express their needs and values without imposing personal values.
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Engaging residents to formulate resident service plans, and identify goals that meet their aspirations and needs.
- Writing plans that are behavioral in nature, clearly stated, and reflect principles of rehabilitation.
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Meeting with residents on a regular basis to monitor performance and develop new objectives and activities.
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Effectively responding to on-call issues.
ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESSFUL COUNSELORS:
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Bachelor degree in a Human Service related field.
- Valid New York State Driver License
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At least 1 year of experience working in Human Services or Mental Health Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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Competitive pay rates
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Intuitive health benefits including free Dental coverage
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Attractive benefits include a 403(b), paid pension plan & tuition assistance
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Opportunities for professional growth & development
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Supportive teamwork environment
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Weekly pay period
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Fun employee perks and discounts!
Employment is contingent upon a successful fingerprint reference check and physical, including a drug test.
Weinberg Campus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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