Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE : ATP Counselor

REPORTS TO : Unit Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree

Fingerprint Clearance

Able to walk up three (3) flights of stairs

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain primary responsibility and accountability for assigned caseload of clients. “Primary responsibility” means provision of needed services within residential program setting.
• Record hours in ADP daily and submit requests for time off through ADP.
• Assessment of residents in terms of functional abilities and service needs.
• Development of service plans, with residents’ input, aimed at assisting residents establish and accomplish person goals.
• Provide and document provision of six (6) restorative services monthly.
• Provision of case management including, but not limited to, necessary linkages to needed / desired services (e.g. day programs, vocational rehabilitation services, legal services, medical / dental services, outpatient psychiatric services, etc.) and attending case conferences focusing on coordination of treatment / services provided to residents.
• Assist / teach residents daily living / social skills including, but not limited to, budgeting, personal hygiene, maintenance of living space, shopping, traveling, meal planning / preparation, use of leisure time through participation in recreational and social activities, facilitating participation in available program groups.
• Facilitate interaction with clients enabling the development of a therapeutic alliance.
• Work with clients on discharge planning from date of admission.
• Document all interactions with clients through progress notes.
• Attend unit meetings as scheduled.
• Attend weekly supervision with Unit Supervisor.
• Report any changes in clients’ behavior immediately to Unit Supervisor or Program Director.
• Rotate through exterminator schedule.
• Available to work longer hours when needed in emergency situations.
• Follow all agency ethics and conduct.
• Inform Program and Quality Assurance Directors of events that constitute incidents.
• Perform other necessary duties assigned by Unit Supervisor and Program Director.
• Participate in annual anti-sexual harassment training.

The above tasks and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people in this job category. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed by the Program.