Counselor Assistant
About The Position
Counselor Assistants make difference in recovery You can be part of the difference that East House makes each day with individuals working through substance addiction and mental health recovery. East House helps thousands of clients and their families that are seeking residential and career support while in their recovery process both in residential programs and throughout the community. As a Counselor Assistant, you will be responsible for providing services that help guide clients to achieving their goals. This role partners with clients, East House staff and external providers to coordinate services. You will play an essential role as a Counselor Assistant in coaching and teaching within the scope of the programs service. The Counselor Assistant teaches, provides support and assists in the daily upkeep of the environment, assists clients with follow through with appointments and assists with treatment recommendations. Counselor Assistant Compensation: The East House workplace is focused on diversity and inclusion with a group of supportive peers who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people they work with. East House offers a competitive compensation and benefits program with wages starting at $15.92 per hour. Counselor Assistant Benefits: The East House benefits package includes a choice of two affordable HMO medical plans, generous paid time off, a choice of two vision plans, a dental plan, a 401(k) plan with company match and annual safe harbor contribution, short term and long term disability insurance, company paid and optional employee life insurance, flexible spending accounts, financial assistance for employee education and training, employee discount programs, paid mileage, paid holidays, and 35 hours per week. Counselor Assistant Requirements: An East House Counselor Assistant i s required to a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years human services experience. . Valid NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of a personal use vehicle for work. To apply visit: https://www.easthouse.org/careers East House Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. East House Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in human services.
- Valid NYS motor vehicle license with a safe and clean driving record.
- Ability to use personal vehicle for work purposes.
Responsibilities
- providing services that help guide clients to achieving their goals
- partners with clients, East House staff and external providers to coordinate services
- coaching and teaching within the scope of the programs service
- teaches, provides support and assists in the daily upkeep of the environment
- assists clients with follow through with appointments
- assists with treatment recommendations
Benefits
- choice of two affordable HMO medical plans
- generous paid time off
- choice of two vision plans
- dental plan
- a 401(k) plan with company match and annual safe harbor contribution
- short term and long term disability insurance
- company paid and optional employee life insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- financial assistance for employee education and training
- employee discount programs
- paid mileage
- paid holidays
- 35 hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
