Counselor - Residential

ST ANNE INSTITUTE
Albany, NY, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

St. Anne Institute

Job Description

  • TITLE : Counselor- Residential
  • SUPERVISOR : Program Manager
  • HOURS PER WEEK : hours, includes days, afternoons, evenings and

weekends

QUALIFICATIONS : BA or BS in field of Human Services preferred; two years

in related area required. Experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

FUNCTIONS : To create a safe and secure environment that helps girls in

residence gain self-control and develop positive social skills.

  • RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Responsible for daily implementation of agency practices including policies, procedures, unit routine and expectations, as directed by Program Manager or Senior Child Care staff.
  • Responsible to ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the agency.
  • Provide vigilant supervision of residents while looking for opportunities to teach and role model, in all aspects of routine.

Routine refers to recreational activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes, etc.

  • Facilitates group meetings and activities, both on and off campus (i.e., outings).
  • Foster appropriate adult / child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.
  • Use open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate.
  • Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and use the techniques from that training to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed.
  • Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings, in-service meetings, etc.
  • Any additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • This position may work across programs to accommodate fluctuations of staff as well as clients served.

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