Residential Support & Life Skills Counselor

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Residential Counselor in the Bronx to support residents in learning life skills and achieving greater independence. You will manage crises, document services, and coordinate with medical and social services to implement the resident's service plan.

The role requires high school diploma and experience with similar populations; will work a flexible full-time schedule in a residential setting at 3069 Villa Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience helping individuals with serious mental illness or similar population preferred.
• Strong customer service and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to residents.
• Implement individual service plans to help residents rehabilitate.
• Assist residents with daily living skills and medication management.
• Document all services and interactions in residents' case records.
• Engage residents in goal setting and service plan discussions.
• Provide counseling support as needed.
• Draft and discuss the resident's comprehensive service plan with the resident.
• Coordinate liaison with other services including medical, psychiatric, dental, and legal.

Skills

Good judgment

Customer service

Time management

CPR/First Aid

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Residential Counselor in the Bronx to support residents in learning life skills and achieving greater independence. You will manage crises, document services, and coordinate with medical and social services to implement the resident's service plan.

The role requires high school diploma and experience with similar populations; will work a flexible full-time schedule in a residential setting at 3069 Villa Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468.