Various shifts available

SCO Family of Services is currently seeking compassionate Residential Counselors join our team in our Madonna Heights Morning Star programs. Our Morning star II program allows Mothers in recovery to live and bond with their children at the residence will strengthening their parenting skills.

As a Residential Counselor, you will:

• Understand the program’s policies, routines and regulations.
• Interpret and enforce the policies, procedures, rules and regulations at all times in a consistent manner and in keeping with their intent regarding the delivery of services to the residents in care.
• Remain alert to problem identification and crisis resolution as required.
• Attend in-service training sessions, conferences and/or workshops as required and authorized by the Program Director.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and supervision with Senior Counselor.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
• Conduct scheduled group meetings with residents as needed.
• Drive clients to meetings, treatment, etc.
• Observe and record residents’ medication usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidates must possess:
High School Diploma or GED required

Clean and Valid driver’s license
Experience working with children or adolescents (preferred)
A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• RELEVANT: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS DRIVER'S LICENSE (Required)

Work Location: In person