Residential Counselor

Triple C is a well-founded, grass-roots organization that has helped to make the dream of living independently with dignity become a reality for those they serve throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. We are in growth mode and are looking for like-minded individuals who have a passion for people and want to contribute to our mission.

To fulfill that goal, we are currently looking for a Senior Residential Counselor to serve as the external face of Triple C in the community. The Senior Residential Counselor (SRC) is the Team Leader for managing the assigned residential group home, working closely with the Program Coordinator, and at times, covers in his/her absence. Provide direct care support for consumers, staff, and assigned residents.

Coordinate and delegate activities to ensure seamless program operations, covering 24 hours per day and supported by the Residential Counselors carrying out the day to day program activities. Independently promote wellness and recovery initiatives for consumers, oversee coordination of group activities and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, and agency policy and procedures. Promotes consumer wellness and independence by developing Individual Recovery Plans, establishing goals and monitoring progress, to ensure continuity of care and progression of consumer’s independence.

Service/Compliance: Promote wellness and recovery activities using evidence-based practices inclusive of motivational interviewing (MI), Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment (IDDT). Manages the group home and consumers while supporting residential staff in daily activities to ensure program commitments are met. Manage group home staff in daily activities to ensure program commitments are met and ensure 24-hour coverage is maintained.

Collaboratively works with residential counselors and consumers in assessing consumer needs and developing service plans within agency guidelines. Develops and completes IRP plans with family and program input on a scheduled basis and determines the need for modifications as necessary. Encourage family and natural supports involvement in consumer’s lives and as documented in the IRP.

In coordination with residential staff, directs and assists with programming, activities of daily living, to include, but not limited to: personal hygiene, money management/budgeting, household chores, laundry, meal planning, shopping, meal preparation, community engagement and involvement, access and coordinate benefits and entitlements, medical case management (supports consumers in scheduling doctor’s appointments, filling prescriptions, etc.), employment, transportation navigation, education, as well as attend community functions and or meetings with the consumers. Coordinates transportation and plans recreation and social activities; coordinates community engagement. Oversight of medication supervision within agency prescribed guidelines and assures compliance with all policies concerning medication supervision.

Completes and maintains reports and logs as required, i.e.: medication tracking log, communication log, attendance reports, progress notes, case notes, etc. timely and accurately. Ensures all reports are up to date, accurate and meet policy standards. Service Related:

Completion of medication tracking and education for consumers of residence, assuring all policy standards are followed. Participate in agency on-call rotation, following established protocol, as scheduled. Administrative/Financial:

Consult with Program Coordinator, RN, and treatment team on a regular basis regarding occupancy standards, billing logs, etc. Document observations in the communication log to ensure that other staff members in the home are informed of daily observations. Report any vehicle issues to fleet management company or facilities coordinator.

Secure consumer funds, when necessary, under the direction of the Program Coordinator. Responsible for fire drills, safety inspections, vehicle inspections, home inspections, etc. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health or Human Services from an accredited college or university or the equivalent of four years’ work or life experience/education in the field.

One year of related experience providing psychiatric rehabilitation and clinical mental health services in a residential setting. Moderate physical effort to assist consumer in home environment with daily living activities, as well as perform day to day tasks.