About this opportunity
Concern for Independent Living lists this Weekday Counselor opportunity in middle island, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Weekday Counselor
nAbout the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.
nPosition Counselor
nFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
nLocation Middle Island
nSalary
nDays/Hours
nDescription
nConcern Housing is seeking a Weekday Counselor to be responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Service Coordinator in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients.
nDays/Hours: Monday - Friday; 12pm - 8pm
nDuties and Responsibilities:
nnnProvides counseling and crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
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nnProvides direct care services to clients.
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nnCompletes necessary and required documentation in a timely manner.
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nnPerforms unit inspections; provides support and education to clients regarding maintaining living environments in a clean, safe manner.
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nnMonitors medications as needed.
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nnCollaborates with Service Coordinators regarding client concerns, including issues related to apartment maintenance or ADL skills.
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nnAttends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
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nnRemain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
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nnPerforms other assignments as assigned by Supervisor.
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n nRequirements: Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent along with at least two years of experience in a similar role.
nConcern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!
nSalary: $41,600
nPosition Requirements
nEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
middle island, NY, 11953, US
Who can apply
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