Senior DSP - Kingston/New Paltz

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

Rate of pay commensurate with years of experience at GHV.

Full-Time position.

We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Residential Counselor is an important member of the Residential Team. The Senior Residential Counselor provides quality care to residents, supports the Residential Manager in coordinating day-to-day operations of the residential program, and acts as the manager on duty as assigned and appropriate. The Senior Residential Counselor assists with ensuring the safe and therapeutic treatment of residents in accordance with Gateway’s goals and certifying/regulatory bodies including OMH/OPWDD/HUD.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Service Responsibilities

• Record, monitor, and review Individual Service Plans/Residential Habilitation Plans for assigned caseload.
• Record Progress Notes on a monthly basis on Individual Service Plan goals and objectives as well as an overall description of residents’ progress or lack of progress in program.
• Carry out specific program activities with residents in accordance with the established Individual Service Plan
• Ensure provisions of care are directly related to the Individual Service Plan and individualized plan of nursing services for any resident that requires it including medication administration.
• Work with residents and assigned caseload on goals and daily living skills to foster growth and independence per Individual Service Plans
• Train, assist, and monitor residents in social skills, personal budget development, preparation of weekly menu plans, food shopping, use of public transportation services, planning and implementing recreational activities or others areas needing assistance or support.
• Supervise residents in performing general housekeeping duties to ensure household cleanliness and safe living environment. Provide assistance and training as needed.
• Provide necessary transportation when public transportation is not available.
• Conduct visits as scheduled with residents.
• Counsel residents during crisis situations as needed. Advise the Residential Manager of crisis situations and report incidents per agency and regulatory requirements.
• Observe and record in the log book and case notes unusual behavior, incidents, medical problems, upcoming appointments, and any changes in residents’ programs.
• Maintain all medical, financial, and program records for assigned caseload.
• Ensure that medical documentation for assigned residents are up to date and properly documented and stored per agency and regulatory policy and procedure.
• Monitor financial records for assigned residents. Assist residents with usage of funds and in following agency and regulatory guidelines. Reports issues to the Residential Manager.
• Ensure records for all assigned residents are kept up to date. Submit Progress Notes in a timely manner. Document, submit, and store any resident incident reports in appropriate location.
• Conduct Health & Safety Inspections and Fire Drills of residence. Report concerns to the Residential Manager.

Enhanced Responsibilities

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