Weekend Overnight Counselor

Concern Housing; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan

Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement

Educational Assistance and Scholarship

Licensure Reimbursement

Possible Internship/Clinical Supervise

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Overnight Counselor to support the Supervisor and Case Managers in delivering direct services to clients and helping run the site. The role focuses on teaching skills, delivering concrete services, and providing counseling in a weekend overnight shift.

Saturdays and Sundays, 4pm–12am, at our Hempstead (Estella) location. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to document client progress and maintain records.
• Experience in housing or social services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to a caseload of clients.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor site safety and assist with daily activities.
• Assist in meal planning and house activities.
• Support transportation and housing services as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in compliance tasks.

Skills

Direct care

Documentation

Counseling support

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Organization 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.

Position Counselor

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Location Hempstead (Estella)

Days/Hours

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Overnight Counselor to be responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Case Managers in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well 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.

Days/Hours: Saturday & Sunday; 4pm - 12am

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care services to a caseload of clients.
• Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to 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.
• Facilitate food-planning committee; train clients in weekly food planning.
• Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned.
• Provide housing services including assistance with maintenance issues.
• Monitors medication.
• Assists with transportation of clients.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Perform monthly fire inspections.
• Remain 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.

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!

Salary: $21.00/hour

Position Requirements

EOE 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.

This position is currently accepting applications.