Weekday Counselor

Concern Housing; Coney Island (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency retirement plan

Employee retirement plan (403(b))

Educational assistance

Licensure reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Concern Housing in New York is seeking a Weekend Counselor to assist the Supervisor and Service Coordinator in delivering direct services to clients and in running the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, from teaching skills to providing counseling and concrete supports.

Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 4pm. Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a similar role; the agency offers retirement plans, educational assistance, licensure

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
• Provides direct care services to clients.
• Completes necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs unit inspections; provides support and education to clients regarding maintaining living environments in a clean, safe manner.
• Monitors medications as needed.
• Collaborates with Service Coordinators regarding client concerns, including issues related to apartment maintenance or ADL skills.
• Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Remains current with all agency-required compliance documents and trainings.
• Performs other assignments as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Counselor to assist the Supervisor and Service Coordinator in delivering direct services to clients and in running the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from teaching skills to delivering concrete services and providing counseling.

Days/Hours

Saturday & Sunday; 8 am – 4 pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides counseling and crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
• Provides direct care services to clients.
• Completes necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs unit inspections; provides support and education to clients regarding maintaining living environments in a clean, safe manner.
• Monitors medications as needed.
• Collaborates with Service Coordinators regarding client concerns, including issues related to apartment maintenance or ADL skills.
• Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Remains current with all agency-required compliance documents and trainings.
• Performs other assignments as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent along with at least two years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Agency‑Sponsored Retirement Plan and Employee‑Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan for part‑time employees. Educational assistance & scholarship programs, licensure reimbursement, possible internship/clinical supervision, and referral bonuses.

Salary

$20.00 /hr

EEO Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.