Counselor - Supportive Apartment Program

Trinity Health

3d • $24 - $32

About The Position

The Counselor in the Supportive Apartment Program provides direct and indirect services to clients and families. The role requires a valid New York State driver’s license, current BLS/CPR certification, and First Aid training. The counselor participates in orientation and continuing education, maintains knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise, completes annual population-specific competency requirements for populations served, and maintains yearly in-service training.

The work is performed in a clinical setting with routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions. The position involves medium physical work, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling, as well as physical demands to help in physical restraint of a patient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years of experience in human services; or an associate degree and 1–3 years of experience in human services; or a B.S. degree with no experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Ability to perform medium physical work, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

• Liberal Arts degree in a human service-related field preferred.
• CASAC certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect services to clients and families.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education.
• Maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Complete annual population-specific competency requirements for populations served.
• Maintain yearly in-service training.
• Help in physical restraint of a patient as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time