Med Tech Residential Counselor

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people's lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO

POSITION SUMMARY

The Med Tech Residential Counselor is an important member of the Residential Team. The Med Tech Residential Counselor provides quality care to residents. The Med Tech Residential Counselor assists with ensuring the safe and therapeutic treatment of residents in accordance with Gateway's goals and certifying/regulatory bodies including OMH/OPWDD/HUD.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Service Responsibilities

• Maintain all medical records for residents.
  
  
  
  • Ensure that medical documentation for assigned residents are up to date and properly documented and stored per agency and regulatory policy and procedure. This includes but is not limited to: prescriptions, MARs, Med Step Sheets, Logs (blood pressure, blood sugar, and bowel movement), AMAP signature sheet, Narc count sheets, Narc administration sheet, Consults.
  • Report concerns to the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor.
  
  
  
  
• Monitor daily medication administration as assigned to ensure accuracy and report any issues to the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor.
• As assigned by the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor, complete Quality Assurance file checks to ensure needed documentation is up to date and properly stored. Notify the Residential Manager or Senior Counselor of any concerns.
• Assist the Residential Manager/Senior Counselor/Program Nurse in obtaining needed medical, dental and clinical services for residents. This includes transporting to appointments.
• Provide direct care services to residents as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate's Degree in human services related field preferred.
• High School Diploma accepted.

Experience:

• 2 years' experience in Human Services field.
• 4 years' related experience with High School Diploma.

Licenses / Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid
• Medication Administration (AMAP)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to bend at the waist or kneel occasionally (1-2 times per week)
• Must be able to bend and use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion
• May occasionally be required to lift packages: 25-50 pounds as needed or occasionally (1-2 times per month)
• Must be able to perform CPR in emergency situation and for regular recertification

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and maintain a driving record which meets the insurable criteria of the Agency's automobile insurance carrier
  
  
  
  • Driver's License Abstract
  
  
  
  
• Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks
  
  
  
  • New York State Justice Center Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check
  • OWPDD MHL Abuse/Neglect History Check
  • Statewide Central Registry Check
  
  
  
  

We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V/SO employer