Weekend Evening Counselor

Concern Housing; Village of Shoreham (NY); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency-sponsored retirement plan

Educational assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization in Shoreham is seeking a Weekend Evening Counselor to assist in delivering services to clients. Responsibilities include providing direct care, monitoring medication, and coordinating activities. Candidates need a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay at $21.00 per hour and opportunities for professional growth. Concern Housing emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with direct care and support services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care services to a caseload of clients.
• Responsible for documentation of assigned clients.
• Monitors the site and participates in house activities.
• Facilitates food-planning committee for clients.
• Performs monthly fire inspections.

Skills

Direct care services

Documentation of client progress

House activities coordination

Medication monitoring

Transportation assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Evening Counselor to be responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Case Managers in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well as assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients. This is a great opportunity for college students to get paid while gaining experience in the social work field with plenty of growth potential.

Days / Hours

Saturday & Sunday; 4 pm - 12 am

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care services to a caseload of clients.
• Responsible for documentation of assigned clients as well as documentation relating to other clients' progress.
• Monitors the site, coordinates and participates in house activities such as preparation of meals, chore activities, recreational activities, safety checks, etc.
• Facilitates food‑planning committee; trains clients in weekly food planning.
• Provides rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
• Provides housing services including assistance with maintenance issues.
• Monitors medication.
• Assists with transportation of clients.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Performs monthly fire inspections.
• Remains current with all agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Requirements

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

Salary

$21.00 per hour.

Position Requirements

Concern Housing is a non‑profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Benefits

Concern Housing offers an agency‑sponsored retirement plan and employee‑sponsored 403(b) retirement plan for part‑time employees. Concern encourages employee growth, offering educational assistance and scholarship programs, licensure reimbursement and possible internship/clinical supervision. Referral bonuses are also available.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.