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Participates as necessary in admission of new residents.
Maintains an awareness of each resident's emotional, physical and spiritual needs and refers him / her to other team members (when necessary) to meet these needs.
Be alert that each adolescent is prepared for and attends his programmed appointments : psychological, psychiatric, educational and medical.
Provides immediate intervention utilizing therapeutic crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
As a member of the treatment team contributes to the formulation of a treatment plan for each individual in the unit through submission of written reports and participation in discussion.
Carries out treatment plan where appropriate.
Organizes recreational activities that would make leisure time a positive, rewarding experience.
Sees to the daily care and cleanliness of the living facilities.
Sees to overall management of clothing, household supplies and equipment.
Provide transportation - if approved as Agency Authorized Driver, will transport Residents as requested.
Supervises the resident's personal hygiene routines.
Remain alert to be available for "active" listening to any adolescent in unit in line with that adolescent's treatment goals.
Completes daily log, and other reports as requested and submits same to appropriate staff.
Follows proper procedures for reporting damage or needs in the physical plant, supplies that are needed etc.
Advances professional development by participation in the facility's in-services training program : bi-monthly supervision and by attending outside conferences, seminars and workshops as requested by his / her supervisor.
respect for personal property, equipment etc., as well as the appropriate use of money.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Last updated : 2024-07-09
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$33k-40k (estimate)
07/10/2024
10/08/2024
sco.org
FARMINGVILLE, NY
3,000 - 7,500
1895
SAMMY VALENTIN
$200M - $500M
Social & Legal Services
SCO Family of Services helps New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. We get young children off to a good start, launch youth into adulthood, stabilize and strengthen families and unlock potential for children and adults with special needs. SCO has played a vital role in delivering human services in communities throughout New York City and Long Island for 125 years.
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