Residence Counselor- Part Time

Mohawk Opportunities Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 28,929,600 - 33,062,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Staff training

Paid time off

30‑minute paid lunch

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Dominion House Residence Counselor is a part-time role at Mohawk Opportunities Inc. in Schenectady that emphasizes verbal engagement, supportive counseling, and teaching daily living skills including medication management and coping strategies.

The position also involves promoting inclusion and ensuring safe transportation for clients. The schedule includes several shifts with a total of 20 hours per week and $22.08/hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• BA preferred or college classes in human services.
• Demonstrated ability in helping others.
• Valid and insurable driver''s license; personal vehicle for business use.
• Experience with mental illness or human services.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling.
• Teach daily living skills including medication management, coping skills, crisis intervention.
• Organize recreation for socialization and stress reduction.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment; assist with chores.
• Promote inclusion and belonging.
• Provide transportation to clients using agency vehicles.

Skills

Human services background

Helping others

Driver's license

Mental health experience

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Education

BA preferred

Job description

Dominion House Residence Counselor - Part Time

We DO NOT do personal care personal care AND we DO NOT do physical restraints. Everything we do with our clients is verbal engagement and interactions including supportive counseling and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling;
• Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention;
• Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction; and
• Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and by assisting with cleaning activities.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.

Skills / Qualifications

• College classes in human services, BA preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in helping others.
• Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients. Must have a personal vehicle to use for business purposes when not transporting clients.
• Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience.
• Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.

Salary and Schedules

· $22.08/hour; 20 hours per week; $22,963.20/annual equivalent plus benefits.

• Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and a 30‑minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.
• Make A Difference Helping Others in a Workplace Where You Matter
• Providing A Culture of Caring

Dominion House Part Time Schedule

• Monday Off
• Tuesday Off
• Wednesday Off
• Thursday 10:00am‑3:00pm
• Friday 4:00pm‑11:00pm
• Saturday 12:00pm‑8:00pm
• Sunday Off

Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.

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.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Sr. Director of Human Resources at 518-836-3980.