Residential Counselor (NYC)
Fountain House is hiring a Residential Counselor for a 2:00pm to 10:00 pm shift.
Responsibilities:
• Engage and support members with apartment maintenance and cleanliness, training in necessary tasks for the upkeep of the residence environment and personal well-being of resident members
• Participate in an integrated care team providing feedback, advocacy and support to FH clinical staff, case management support staff, vocational staff, and social practitioners
• Assist members with all aspects of community support services and case management work (including housing and entitlements, clinical linkage, and follow-up, etc.)
• Support a caseload between two-three members-member’s list assignment is up to three depending on census
• Complete weekly progress notes for each assigned member in accordance with the guidelines of the Office of Mental Health (OMH)
Education/Experience:
• Undergraduate degree required or an equivalent work experience and training in similar settings required
• 1-3+ years’ work experience in a residential, housing, or similar setting required
• Provide exceptional ongoing support and member confidentiality
• Flexible and able to work any residential shift, including evenings and weekends, as needed
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