Posted 2mo ago

Residence Counselors- Full Time

@ Mohawk Opportunities
Schenectady, New York, United States
$21-$22/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:providing counseling, teaching skills, transporting clients
Requirements Summary:High school diploma required; valid driver's license; experience with mental illness or human services preferred.
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Job Description

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.