Evening & Overnight Residential Counselor (Per Diem)

Mental Health Association In Ulster County; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Profit sharing

Job summary

MHA in Ulster County offers per-diem residential counselor opportunities in Ulster County, NY. Work with adults recovering from mental illness, sometimes with substance abuse issues, providing support, life skills teaching, and community integration.

Shifts include evenings (3pm–11pm) and overnights (11pm–7am); pay rate is $18.53 per hour plus shift differential. Full-time positions exist as Residential Coordinator; differential pay varies by shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Service related field preferred.
• Valid NYS driver license with 3 years of licensed driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate for program participants and assist with programming, employment and public assistance as needed.
• Provide a supportive environment; function as a positive role model and motivator for the program participants.
• Instruct and assist residents in daily living skills including budgeting, meal planning and preparation, hygiene, housekeeping, transportation and social skills.
• Supervise the administration and taking of medication as required and document in the MARS.
• Implement individual service plans and record progress notes monthly.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of program participants per policies and OMH regulations.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Service related field

Job description

MHA in Ulster County offers per-diem residential counselor opportunities in Ulster County, NY. Work with adults recovering from mental illness, sometimes with substance abuse issues, providing support, life skills teaching, and community integration.

Shifts include evenings (3pm–11pm) and overnights (11pm–7am); pay rate is $18.53 per hour plus shift differential. Full-time positions exist as Residential Coordinator; differential pay varies by shift.