A Residence Counselor is responsible for working with program participants in maximizing the resident's independence and facilitating a return to family, school and community. The residence counselor reports to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Participate with the supervisor in the intake/admission process of new residents.
Assess and orient new residents as primary counselor.
Develop, with the resident and family, an individual service plan based on the resident's stated needs, goals and objectives.
Teach, assist and supervise residents in areas such as assertiveness training, daily living skills, health services, socialization, symptom management and other areas of need.
Maintain resident records in areas such as intake and baseline assessment, medical services, medications, progress notes, financial information and general service notes.
Participate in ongoing assessment of residents progress and modify individual service plans to meet the changing needs of the program participants.
Develop and implement with the resident and treatment team an effective discharge plan.
Assure a safe, healthy living environment for all program participants and provide immediate assistance and intervention in any crisis situation.
Attend meetings such as med reviews, medical appointments,vocational meetings and similar events at the request of the resident and the resident’s family.
Attend regular staff meetings, in-services and training.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and deemed necessary to provide quality service and efficient procedure.
Represent Catholic Charities with empathy and compassion and ensure confidentiality when dealing with other employees, clients and the public
Required to maintain accurate statistical records and files on program participants and activities, including but not limited to: individual client records, progress on goal, progress notes, billing notes, billing records, medication records, daily log, communication log, expense sheets, purchase orders, petty cash, client funds, mileage records, and menus.

Qualifications:

An Associate's Degree and experience or a High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least two years human service experience required. Residence Counselor's must possess a valid NYS Driver's license. Good verbal and written skills are a must.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the direct care and supervision of individuals residing in the residential program. Regular duties include personal care, medication administration, habilitation and support services, transportation, planning, housekeeping and program documentation. DSP's regularly transport and attend resident's medical and personal appointments.

Qualifications: A High School diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or similar working experience preferred and a valid NYS Drivers License.

We are looking for candidates for our Sherburne and Norwich residential homes.

Part-Time and Per-Diem positions available. Community Habilitation Workers assist individuals who are diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they access the community and to help them acquire skills that they need to live their lives independently. Preferred candidates for these positions must be 21 years of old, have a valid NYS drivers license and a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with individuals who have disabilities is preferred, however training can be provided. Applicants must also be willing to receive training in CPR, First Aid, SCIP-R and any additional training's required by the agency.

These are very rewarding and flexible positions and are also a great way to gain a supplemental income or have the potential to gain up to full-time employment. Workers are typically selected by the individual and their family and matched based on common interest's and availability.