Senior Case Manager / Counselor - Weinberg Campus

JOB TITLE: Senior Counselor / Case Manager
DEPARTMENT: Greenwood Residences | West Seneca, NY

Senior COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Senior Counselor is responsible for providing support to 13 seniors in an Office of Mental Health group home.

• Teaching residents problem-solving techniques.  Assisting residents in development skills in all areas of functioning.  These skills including; health, medication, symptom, nutrition, budget and home management. Accurately documenting all services.
• Linking residents with benefits, external services and community resources. 
• Tracking, coordinating and following up with residents’ medical and psychiatric needs. This includes accompanying residents to appointments and working with them to advocate for their needs. 

• Allowing residents to express their needs and values without imposing personal values.
• Engaging residents to formulate resident service plans, and identify goals that meet their aspirations and needs. 
• Writing plans that are behavioral in nature, clearly stated, and reflect principles of rehabilitation.
• Meeting with residents on a regular basis to monitor performance and develop new objectives and activities.
• Effectively responding to on-call issues.

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESSFUL COUNSELORS:

• Bachelor degree in a Human Service related field. 
• Valid New York State Driver License
• At least 1 year of experience working in Human Services or Mental Health Services 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive pay rates
• Intuitive health benefits including free Dental coverage
• Attractive benefits include a 403(b), paid pension plan & tuition assistance
• Opportunities for professional growth & development
• Supportive teamwork environment
• Weekly pay period
• Fun employee perks and discounts!

Employment is contingent upon a successful fingerprint reference check and physical, including a drug test.

Weinberg Campus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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