Therapeutic Center Counselor - Well Staffed Non-Profit in Brooklyn, NY
Health Insurance/Retirement Benefits
3 Weeks’ Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
12 Sick Days
$35,000-$40,000Salary Full Time
$16.82 per hour Part-Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
· The position is responsible for administration and management of NY START Therapeutic In-Home Services.
· In addition to center-based supports, NYSTART also offers in-home therapeutic supports.
· The goal of these supports are the same as that of the NYSTART center but are offered in the person's residence.
· In-home supports are designed to assess and stabilize an individual in his or her natural setting.
· This service is part of the mobile crisis capacity of NYSTART.
· In Home Support can be accessed in an emergency or planned way and are provided by trained counselors. In-home supports are typically used.
Essential Job Functions:
•Provide the highest quality of care and service to all guests
•Maintain effective, positive, and quality operations at the center
•Assist guests to achieve personal goals; work on behalf of guests to overcome barriers; respect guests' personal beliefs, choices, and interests
•Provide appropriate assistance to promote health and wellness; communicate with medical professionals and record information regarding health events, conditions, and status
•Administer medications according to physician instructions
•Provide first aid/CPR and seek emergency medical care when needed
•Help guests with ADL’s when necessary (eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting walking/maintaining stability)
•Serve as role model and mentor, demonstrate desired behaviors, and coach guests using approved techniques and strategies
•Use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary to protect guests
•Maintain cleanliness of program
•Drive company vehicle to transport guests to activities
•Act in a professional manner and communicate effectively with others
•Complete training programs, attend required meetings and follow all policies and procedures of the START center
For more information and to apply, please contact:
Howard Newman
Account Manager
Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue| Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-302-0040 Ext 204
Fax 718-302-0070 Email:howard@bondhealthstaffing.com
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