Residential Counselor / Direct Support Professional

What's the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding profession? Being a part of something bigger. At Mercy Haven, we are committed to ending homelessness on Long Island by providing homes and services to populations in-crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, and the elderly. Our excellent benefits package and investment in our employees' success got us voted a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island the past three years.

As a Full-time Residential Counselor (37.5 hours),you will assist individuals in developing independent living skills to increase their self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-worth. This can be a very rewarding position.

Specific regular responsibilities include:

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of individual service plans and monitor plan objectives
• Provide hands-on training and assist residents with the activities of daily living (and documenting interactions and progress)
• Responsible for accompanying residents on recreational outings and travel training exercises
• Provide counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management
• Notify the Assistant Administrator/Residential Administrator of any medical/psychiatric emergency
• Provide transportation as needed for shopping, medical appointments, etc
• Write progress notes on residents' activities on a daily basis
• Monitors management of medication
• Advocate for residents' benefits
• Teach residents skills needed to gain independence
• Coordinate staff contacts with local service providers, as needed, to assist residents in accessing services and to jointly plan for discharge
• Work with support services on behalf of the residents' best interest
• Assist and or model the various techniques required to maintain a clean and healthy living environment

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma with related experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services preferred
• Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 10-15 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• A valid NYS driver's license and safe driving record are REQUIRED for this position.

Note: Related experience refers to working with people living with mental illness or other disabilities that require assistance in day-to-day living.

Shift: Wednesday (12pm-10pm), Thursday (9am-7pm), Friday (12pm-10pm) & Saturday (12pm-10pm)

Location: Bay Shore Community Residence

• Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.
• Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more at mercyhaven.org

MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.