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Job Location drjobs

Red Hook, NY - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 20 - 21

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities Do you want to work somewhere where you KNOW you are making a difference every day

If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Habilitation Counselor has its Advantages

As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorder and dual diagnoses. The Habilitation Counselor performs the important role of helping individuals to maximize their independence and reach their human potential. They will actively participate in the development and implementation of individualized goals/treatment plans and will complete progress assessments designed to track improvements and identify additional areas of need leading to the individuals higher quality of life. This position will attend clinical meetings and participate in the reporting out of behavior data for the designated program. They will also confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals so that goals and supports can be developed and will facilitate and partake in the monthly communication with families/guardians to discuss individuals and complete documentation as required. The Habilitation Counselor will supervise and/or assist individuals in the implementation of program plans provide for the individuals health and physical needs and provide and ensure a safe environment. Additional skills may be required for site specific roles including day habilitation medical support program activity or overnight support.

Salary: (commensurate with education and experience)

With BA/BS $19.50 $20.86 per hour

With MA/MS or higher $20.50 $21.93 per hour

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance oneonone coaching skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment among other benefits!

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Counselor or related degree.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological emotional and/or behavioral disorders complex posttraumatic stress disorder cooccurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook SharePoint EHR Microsoft Office). Valid drivers license must be maintained.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to administer CPR. Ability to administer first aid. Ability to properly administer physical interventions as trained to maintain the safety of individuals supported. Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu. Regularly requires walking standing stooping bending and pushing/pulling 1/2 to 3/4 of the workday). Seldom requires sitting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. 1/4 1/2 of the workday). Requires repetitive wrist/hand movement 3/4 to 4/4 of the workday). Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with coworkers and stakeholders in person and via telephone. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit alcohol inhalants or other chemical substances or controlled substances. Often drives a Devereux vehicle or van. Regularly works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated 1/2 to 3/4 of work time). Some fluctuation in temperature. Also regularly works outside. May work in wet conditions <1/4 of work time).

Devereux has a zerotolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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