What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Counselors- Full Time position at Mohawk Opportunities Inc.?
There will be open Interviews for the Residence Counselor and Overnight Counselor positions on Thursday, April 16th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at 201 Nott Terrace, Schenectady.
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Residence Counselor- Full Time
Responsibilities of the Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home. Specific duties of the Residence Counselor included:
- Provide supportive counseling;
- Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention;
- Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction; and
- Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients, ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and assisting with cleaning activities.
- Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
- Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.
Skills/Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include:
- High school diploma required, college classes in human services preferred.
- Demonstrated ability in helping others.
- Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients.
- Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience.
- Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.
Emmanuel House Salary and Schedule:
$21.46/hour, 40 hours per week. $44,636.80/annual equivalent.
Sunday Off
Monday Off
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Dominion House Salary and Schedule:
$22.08/hour; 40 hours per week; $45,926.40/annual equivalent.
Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Tuesday 2:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday Off
Friday Off
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.
Salary : $44,637 - $45,926