What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Counselor - Full Time position at STEL, Inc.?
SOUTHERN TIER ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIVING, INC.
STEL, Inc. is the Chautauqua - Allegheny region's leading and largest mental health residential rehabilitation and support provider. We seek caring, empathetic and energetic people to join our team of professionals to support our mission assisting people in recovery from mental illness. Competitive salary and excellent full time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Sec.125 plan, retirement plan, employee assistance plan and more, We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
STEL, Inc. is the Chautauqua - Allegheny region's leading and largest mental health residential rehabilitation and support provider. We seek caring, empathetic and energetic people to join our team of professionals to support our mission assisting people in recovery from mental illness. Competitive salary and excellent full time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Sec.125 plan, retirement plan, employee assistance plan and more, We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
Role: Mental Health Rehabilitation Counselor
Term: Full-time/permanent
Location: Onsite in Jamestown, NY
Travel: Candidates must have clean, valid license for company vehicle use. May require use of personal vehicle for travel from site-to-site (mileage reimbursed).
Compensation: starting at $19.57 Per Hour
*Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check through the NYS Office of Mental Health.
JOB FUNCTION:
This individual will provide case management, rehabilitative, and restorative services to residents within our Supportive Housing program. Counselors are responsible for teaching, coaching, and monitoring residents’ daily living activities in a community residence or apartment setting, in order to develop skills, abilities, and experience that will facilitate greater opportunity for the resident to live independently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in human services-related field; or an associate degree in human service-related field and three years’ experience in human services; or a high school diploma and five years’ experience in human services.
- Experience with documentation.
- Must possess a working knowledge of current issues and concerns of people with mental illness, rehabilitative training methods, and community resources.
- Compassion, sensitivity and understanding for individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse.
- Professional demeaner
- Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
- Be able to travel to and among various facilities that are multileveled with stairs only.
- Have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- May be required to use personal vehicle for programmatic purposes.
- Criminal Background check approved by NYS Office of Mental Health
Please send resume to:
Cara McEvoy
STEL, Inc.
715 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
mcevoyc@stel.org
STEL, Inc.
715 Central Avenue
Dunkirk, NY 14048
mcevoyc@stel.org
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