ST ANNE INSTITUTE is hiring: Counselor - ABS (Overnight) in Albany

St. Anne Institute is currently hiring Overnight shift counselors for our Agency and Behavioral Support Department.

They are both full-time 40-hour per week positions with benefits.

The starting hourly rate for either position is $18.25, dependent upon education and experience.

Responsibilities include:

Support and Coordination -

• Provide agency staff with guidance in the performance of their duties.
• Ensure implementation of agency policies and procedures including the SAI Behavior Management Policy.
• Assist in the coordination of staff assignments for transportation and additional supervision needs across the agency as needed.
• Manage off-grounds and in-house visits.
• Accept and store packages for staff and youth.
• Schedule and secure vehicles for outings and emergencies.
• Assist the Medical Clinic with the scheduling of medical appointments and hospital supervision.
• Manage after-hours emergency placements for the Shelter and Crisis Respite Program.

Security -

• Communicate with assigned Program Administrators, Managers, and Supervisors to ensure the safety of clients and staff.

Agency Documentation -

• Maintain an accurate and current: daily agency log; daily census; daily record of client movement on and off campus (outings, visits, worksites, using unsupervised time); daily staff list; assigned crisis teams.

Risk Management -

• Complete and compile internal reports including but not limited to: Critical Incident Reports and Significant Incident Reports according to agency protocol and New York State Justice Center regulations; log entries; staff statements; staff debriefing.

Training -

• Provide assistance, support, consultation, and training to staff using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Individual Crisis Support Plans and/or Behavior Intervention Plans.

General -

• Provide a supportive and consistent working relationship with agency staff ( i.e., provides feedback, support, has awareness of other workers skill levels and is sensitive to their needs).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Anne Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic(s) protected under applicable law.