Counselor Assistant

RISE Housing and Support Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Sign-on bonus after 6 months

Vacation and holidays up to 4 weeks in

Sick and personal time (3 weeks)

Birthday day off

Wellness time

Paid lunch hours

Recognition for your hard work

Job summary

RISE Housing and Support Services is seeking a Counselor Assistant for Hedgerow House in Ballston Spa, NY. The role focuses on delivering high-quality support and advocacy to residents as they work to overcome challenges from chemical dependency.

The position offers a starting wage of $20 per hour, a $1,500 sign-on bonus after six months, opportunities for overtime, and a generous time-off package. It also provides a pathway to CASAC clinical hours and a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with program residents to work toward their goals
• Assisting in the supervision of residents’ daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment
• Maintaining current and accurate documentation on resident progress

Job description

Job Description

RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for a positive, compassionate, and inclusive individual to join our team at our reintegrationprogram, Hedgerow House, in Ballston Spa, NY. A successful candidate will be able to navigate the daily duties of the program while keeping their focus on offering high-quality support and advocacy to our residents, as they work to overcome the life challenges their chemical dependency diagnosis has presented.

RISE offers a starting Counselor Assistant:

• A rate of $20 per hour
• $1,500 bonus after 6 months of employment
• Opportunities for overtime
• A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 4 weeks of combined vacation and holiday time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday
• An opportunity to gain experience in a human services field in a growing organization that likes to promote from within; hours worked count toward CASAC clinical hours
• A family-friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements
• Day and Overnight positions available

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with program residents to work toward their goals
• Assisting in the supervision of residents’ daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment
• Maintaining current and accurate documentation on resident progressInclusion We work toge