Counselor I

RISE Housing and Support Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $19

Bonus $1,500 after 6 months

Overtime opportunities

Time off package

Medical/Dental/Vision

Promotion from within

Family-friendly atmosphere

Wellness time

Paid lunch hours

Recognition for achievement

Job summary

RISE Housing and Support Services invites applications for an entry-level Community Residence Counselor I to join the Rain House Program. The role focuses on empathetic, insightful support and advocacy for residents facing mental health challenges.

The position offers $19 per hour, a 40-hour work week, overtime opportunities, and a $1,500 bonus after six months. It also includes generous time off, medical benefits, and a commitment to promoting from within in a family-friendly, supportive

Qualifications

• Understanding of human services and dedication to learn.
• Ability to operate independently, think on feet and follow training.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal boundaries.
• Successful completion of background checks and driving history acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with program residents to work toward their goals.
• Supervising residents’ daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment.
• Maintaining current and accurate documentation on resident progress.
• Modeling positive and appropriate behaviors for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

RISE Housing and Support Services has an entry-level opportunity for an empathetic, insightful, and dedicated individual to join our team at our Rain House Program. 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 mental health diagnoses have presented.

RISE offers a starting Community Residence Counselor I:

• A rate of $19.00 per hour with a 40 hour workweek
• $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
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
• An opportunity to gain experience in a human services field in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
• A family-friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with program residents to work toward their goals
• Supervising residents’ daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment
• Maintaining current and accurate documentation on resident progress
• Modeling positive and appropriate behaviors for residents

To qualify you must have:

• An understanding of human services and the dedication to learn
• A willingness to do what needs to be done to meet the goals of the program
• An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal boundaries
• Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion
• Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy

Schedule:

• We have a variety of shifts available with opporunities for day, evening, weekend, and overnight hours

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Mission
Our mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.

Our Vision
RISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.

Our Values
We are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.

We are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.

We are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.

We are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.

We Treat People with
Esteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.

Understanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.

A Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.

Positivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.

Empathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.