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Residence Counselors- Full TimeMohawk Opportunities Inc. • Schenectady, NY, US
Residence Counselors- Full Time

Residence Counselors- Full Time

Mohawk Opportunities Inc. • Schenectady, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Residence Counselor - Full Time

Responsibilities of the Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home.  Specific duties of the Residence Counselor included :

  • Provide supportive counseling;
  • Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention;
  • Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction; and
  • Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients, ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and assisting with cleaning activities.
  • Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.

Requirements

Skills / Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include :

  • High school diploma required, college classes in human services preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability in helping others.
  • Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients.
  • Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience.
  • Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.

    • Benefits

    Salary and Schedules of the Residence Counselor positions :

  • 1574 House : $21.46 / hour, 40 hours per week. $44,636.80 / annual equivalent.
  • Dominion House : $22.08 / hour; 40 hours per week; $45,926.40 / annual equivalent.
  • Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30 minute paid meal break.
  • Supportive work environment.

    • Dominion House Schedule :

    Saturday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Sunday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

    Monday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Tuesday 2 : 00pm-10 : 00pm

    Wednesday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

    Thursday Off

    Friday Off

    1574 House Schedule :

    Monday Off

    Tuesday Off

    Wednesday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Thursday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Friday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Saturday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Sunday 3 : 00pm-11 : 00pm

    Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence.  Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org .

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    Residence Counselor • Schenectady, NY, US