Job Information
Mohawk Opportunities Inc. Overnight Residence Counselor- DH Part Time in Schenectady, New York
Dominion House Overnight Counselor Part Time
Make a difference working for an agency where you matter!
We welcome college grads or students working towards your degree. Great opportunity to gain experience in human services. We provide training and staff development.
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness, HIV/AIDS and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:
Housing that is safe and affordable.
Services that facilitate growth and recovery.
Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
A sense of hope for the future.
Responsibilities of the Overnight Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a stabilization group home. Specific duties of the Overnight Counselor included:
Be available to clients at all time to provide guidance and supportive counseling. Complete hourly checks to ensure clients are resting comfortably for those that are sleeping.
Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention.
Maintaining a safe and secure environment for clients. Insure a healthy and clean environment.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Overnight Counselor include:
Demonstrated ability in helping others.
Six months to a year’s experience working in human services required.
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.
College classes in human services, preferred but not required.
Valid and insurable driver’s license preferred but not required.
Benefits
Salary and Schedule of the Overnight Counselor position:
21 hours per week. $21.12/hour; $23,063.04/annual equivalent.
Excellent benefits, staff training, and generous paid time off.
Supportive work environment.
Make A Difference Helping Those in Need.
Culture of Caring.
Dominion House Overnight Counselor Part Time Schedule:
Friday/Saturday - 10:30pm awake overnight until Saturday at 9:00am
Saturday/Sunday - 10:30pm awake overnight until Sunday at 9:00am
Sunday morning through Friday night - Off
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