Dominion House Residence Counselor

Company: MOHAWK OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Dominion House Residence Counselor Full Time 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 Dominion House Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis mental illness and living in stabilization group home. Clients are referred from an inpatient hospital or from the community due to a crisis situation. Dominion House is a short-term program and helps clients stabilize before they are referred to the next level of transitional housing. Specific duties included* Providing supportive counseling to assist in stabilizing;* Crisis prevention skills and coping skills;* Crisis intervention;* Medication supervision and teaching of medication management;* Teaching of daily living skills;* Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent which includes some cleaning; and* Socialization skills and recreational activities.Salary and Schedule of the Dominion House Residence Counselor* 40 hours per week.* $14.61/hour. $$30,388/ annual equivalent.* Excellent benefits, staff training, generou paid time off, and 30 minute paid lunch. * Supportive work environment.* Agency vehicles available for business use.Regular ScheduleMonday- OffTuesday -OffWednesday - 2 00pm-11 00pmThursday - 3 00pm-10 00pmFriday - 3 00pm-11 00pmSaturday - 10 00am-6 00pmSunday - 8 30am-4 30pmDominion House TEMPORARY Schedule Sunday- OffMonday- OffTuesday-OffWednesday- 11am-11pmThursday- OffFriday- 10am- 10pmSaturday- 10am- 10pmVisit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org.Affirmative Action/EEORequirementsSkills/Qualifications for the Dominion House Residence Counselor include* College classes in human services, BA preferred. * 6 months-1year experience in human services preferred.* Valid and insurable driver's licenses as agency vehicles are available for business use. * Experience or education in crisis intervention and prevention preferred.* 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.Benefits* Health Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Retirement* Tuition Reimbursement* Generous Paid Time Off* Staff Training and Development* Promotional Opportunities* Supportive Work Environment* Make A Difference Helping Those In Need* Culture of Caring

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