Overnight Residence Counselor, Full Time

Mohawk Opportunities, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 2,200 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Staff training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization in Schenectady seeks an Overnight Residence Counselor. Responsibilities include ensuring client safety, providing supportive counseling, and teaching daily living skills. Candidates should have experience in human services and possess strong communication skills. The role offers $22.08/hour with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Six months to a year experience working in human services.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Valid and insurable driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be awake and available to clients at all times.
• Provide rehabilitation skills and crisis intervention.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.

Skills

Helping others

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Crisis intervention skills

Education

College classes in human services

Job description

Overnight Residence Counselor, Full Time

Dominion House Overnight Counselor - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Be awake and available to clients at all times to provide guidance and supportive counseling. Complete hourly checks to ensure clients are resting comfortably for those that are sleeping
• Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for clients. Ensure a healthy and clean environment
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements / Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in helping others
• Six months to a year experience working in human services
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Organized with good time management skills
• College classes in human services, preferred but not required
• Valid and insurable driver's license preferred but not required

Benefits

• $22.08/hour; $45,926.40 annual equivalent. 40 hours per week
• Excellent benefits, staff training, and generous paid time off
• Supportive work environment
• Make A Difference Helping Others in a Workplace Where You Matter
• Providing A Culture Residential of Caring

Schedule

• Friday Off
• Saturday Off
• Sunday 10:30pm awake overnight until Monday at 8:30am
• Monday 10:30pm awake overnight until Tuesday at 8:30am
• Tuesday Off
• Wednesday 10:30pm awake overnight until Thursday at 8:30am
• Thursday 10:30pm awake overnight until Friday at 8:30am

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

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