What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Residential Counselor position at City of Alexandria?
Senior Residential Counselor
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Senior Residential Counselor position.
An Overview
The Senior Residential Counselor (SRC) Provides supervision to residential counselors to ensure that the group home residents are provided with quality care, supports, and instruction in daily living skills. Directs residential care, assisting in the creation and implementation of residential treatment plans to individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Oversees program management of group home by maintaining resident records, assures program site is clean, safe and in good repair. Monitors compliance with State licensing, City and department policies and regulations.
What You Should Bring
The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of mental and physical handicaps; thorough knowledge of household coordination and maintenance; thorough knowledge of the nature of mental illness, intellectual disabilities or developmental delay and the role of residential support services; empathy with the problems with intellectual disabilities; ability to conduct task analysis and collect behavioral data; ability to conduct individual and group classes for consumers with mental and physical handicaps; ability to utilize observations to record and document consumer performance and progress; ability to identify behavior which indicates movement toward a crisis situation; ability to plan and lead the work of subordinate counselors; ability to obtain the cooperation of others in difficult situations; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain accurate records.
The Opportunity
- Evaluates counselors on regular basis and provides adequate supervision.
- Schedules counselors to provide 24/7 coverage for the home.
- Reviews and signs time sheets, approves and monitors overtime use.
- Participates in the selection process of new counselors.
- Orients, trains, and provides on-going supervision for counselors.
- Provides direct observation and feedback to counselors through announced and unannounced visits.
- Participates in treatment team meetings.
- Ensures counselors maintain required training and certifications.
- Assures group home and assigned vehicle are clean, safe and in good repair.
- Assures that residents are provided with adequate supervision and skill development.
- Monitors resident records to ensure compliance with State regulations.
- Maintains current policies and procedures manuals at group home.
- Develops and maintains rapport with neighbors.
- Attends and participates in monthly supervision meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
About the Department
The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.Two-Year College Degree; Two years of experience working with clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, Substance Abuse Disorder or domestic violence in a residential setting and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence.Bachelor’s degree in any field, but Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Social Science or Human Service fields are preferred; At least two years of experience working with individuals suffering from mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorder; and three years of supervisory experience.This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver’s license.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. As an Essential Employee, staff will be expected to be at work during weekends, holidays, or inclement weather if they have been scheduled.
Salary : $51,600 - $69,119
