Life Skills Counselor: Empower Independent Living

Concern Housing; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Licensure Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Concern Housing is seeking a Daily Living Skills Counselor in Middle Island, NY to provide hands-on life skills training and support within the housing program. You will help clients develop independence through practical education on daily activities and community integration.

You will collaborate with the case management team to assess needs, plan goals, and document progress, while maintaining compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a similar setting or with people with mental illness.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or related mental health discipline preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with sound judgment regarding client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and skill building across daily living activities including personal hygiene, home maintenance, money management, and meal planning.
• Provide individual counseling and support services for life skills development.
• Work as part of the case management team and communicate about skill assessments and goal planning.
• Develop training tools in coordination with the case manager to address client needs.
• Maintain all documentation of visits and activities per agency policy.
• Conduct site visits as directed by the Supervisor.
• Attend weekly supervision and staff meetings and stay current with required trainings.

Skills

Life skills training

Counseling

Communication skills

Judgment/Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or related mental health discipline

Job description

Concern Housing is seeking a Daily Living Skills Counselor in Middle Island, NY to provide hands-on life skills training and support within the housing program. You will help clients develop independence through practical education on daily activities and community integration.

You will collaborate with the case management team to assess needs, plan goals, and document progress, while maintaining compliance with agency policies.