What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Counselor - Part Time position at Project REAL LI?
Company Description Project REAL is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for adults living with mental illness. The organization focuses on helping residents strengthen daily living skills, build meaningful connections with peers, and engage with the broader community. Through structured support and guidance, Project REAL encourages resilience and personal growth. The team works collaboratively with residents to promote increased independence and meaningful participation in community life. Applicants join a mission-driven organization committed to dignity, respect, and recovery-oriented care.
Role Description The Resident Counselor provides direct support to adults living in a residential setting, helping them develop and maintain daily living skills, such as self-care, household tasks, and medication reminders as allowed by policy. This is an on-site role located in Uniondale, NY, requiring regular interaction with residents to foster a safe, stable, and respectful environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting residents in goal-setting, facilitating group activities, accompanying residents to appointments or community outings as needed, and documenting services according to program standards. The Resident Counselor collaborates with clinical and support staff, communicates changes in resident status, and participates in team meetings to ensure consistent, person-centered care.
This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week
DAYS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
HOURS: 1pm - 7pm
Qualifications
- Ability to provide compassionate, person-centered support to adults living with smental illness, including strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills.
- Experience or education in mental health, social services, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related human services field.
- Strong communication skills, including clear documentation, active listening, and professional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Organizational and time-management skills to support multiple residents, maintain schedules, and follow program procedures consistently.
- Capacity to maintain professional boundaries, respect resident autonomy, and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Basic computer skills for electronic documentation and communication; familiarity with residential or community-based programs is a plus.
- Ability to work on-site in Uniondale, reliably attend scheduled shifts, and assist with occasional evening or weekend coverage as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.