St Anne Institute is hiring Counselors for their Residential Services Department with a starting hourly rate of $16.00.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Provision

• Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and trauma-sensitive environment. 
• Provide vigilant supervision of residents providing for opportunities to teach and role model, during all aspects of routine. “Routine” refers to recreational activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes, and any additional program activities. 
• Facilitate group meetings and activities, both on and off campus, including outings.
• Foster appropriate adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.

 Coordination

• Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, unit routine and expectations, as directed by Program Manager, Assistant Program Manager, or Senior Residential Counselors.
• Use open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and use the techniques to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed. 
• Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including weekly staff meetings, rounds supervision meetings, treatment reviews and in-service meetings.

 General

• Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate.
• Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned/requested.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Anne Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic(s) protected under applicable law.