House Counselor

About the Role

Responsible for monitoring the therapeutic environment and specific program systems to ensure the security, safety, and efficiency of daily client services and activities.

Works in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the therapeutic environment to ensure behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
• Manages the daily program schedule of activities.
• Supervises and monitors the facility to ensure cleanliness, security, and safety practices are enacted.
• Conducts mandated fire drills/evacuations.
• Administers breathalyzer tests and/or observes urine or oral specimen collection from clients.
• Assumes responsibility for medication management, including check-in and direct observation of clients during medication pass.
• Conducts facility/safety runs and room checks to assess clients for alcohol/drug use or unsafe conditions.
• Conducts physical searches of clients, which may include the use of handheld metal detectors.
• Conducts searches of rooms and personal property to ensure environmental safety, under the direction of management.
• Reviews scheduled client appointments for assigned shifts and ensures trips are dispatched promptly.
• Dispatches vehicles, assuring that required agency paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Distributes carfare for external appointments.
• Reviews the selection of appointment escorts for appropriateness.
• Coordinates daily client reporting of attendance in accordance with DSS/HRA protocols and agency policy.
• Complies with 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Monitors the kitchen and food preparations to ensure compliance with the Board of Health, in the absence of Food Service Staff.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• FDNY certification as a Fire Drill Conductor, Fire Guard, or Fire Safety Coordinator for Downstate Residential locations (must be achieved within 90 days of hire).
• Willingness to obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.

Qualifications

• Some work experience (paid employment, internship, or expressed interest) in working with substance use or mental health population, or lived experience.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.