Counselor

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. • Hudson, NY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is hiring Counselors for its Residential Division, including Community Residence, Single-Site Apartment, and SPSRO programs. The programs help participants identify and pursue their housing needs, develop skills for independent living, access and maintain preferred permanent housing, and integrate successfully into their communities. Staff learn and follow program regulations and provide services according to participants’ needs, with the aim of helping each person achieve the highest possible level of independence.

Positions are offered at Columbia Street Apartments, Hudson Community Apartments, High Cliff Terrace, Philmont Hearth, and the SPSRO Program. The posting lists full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities, with varied site-specific schedules. The stated pay is $20.00 per hour for the Residential Counselor positions and per-diem work, and $20.25 per hour for SPSRO positions. Per-diem employees may have the opportunity to transition to full-time or part-time work based on program needs.

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, life and AD&D coverage, an employer-contributed profit-sharing account, voluntary vision and life plans, AFLAC, telemedicine, voluntary 401(k), EAP, sick, vacation and personal time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. Part-time and per-diem benefits are separately described in the posting. The organization describes itself as a diverse and supportive behavioral health organization focused on education, advocacy, and enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency and adaptability with computer software and web-based systems, and aptitude to learn additional systems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work with diverse urban, suburban, and rural populations and community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing development, modeling inclusive behavior, and proactively managing bias.
• Ability to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid New York State driver’s license, an MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.
• Regular and steady attendance.
• Successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR) and fingerprint clearance, and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with an MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage; offers are contingent on these conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support participants’ successful integration into independent community living.
• Provide guidance and hands-on assistance in learning or relearning independent daily living skills.
• Provide contact and instruction that promote wellness and recovery.
• Offer structure, coordinate services, and act as a liaison to other agencies.
• Provide supportive, goal-oriented counseling as needed, focusing on decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Assist with case management, including securing and maintaining housing and applying for and obtaining services such as food stamps and Social Security.
• Help coordinate transportation.
• Plan and encourage recreational activities.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Full-time: medical, dental, life and AD&D plan; employer-contributed profit-sharing account; voluntary vision and life plans; AFLAC; telemedicine; voluntary 401(k) plans; EAP; sick, vacation and personal time; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; and other benefits.
• Part-time: voluntary dental, vision, and life; telemedicine; employer-contributed profit-sharing account; voluntary 401(k) plans; EAP; sick, vacation and personal time; and paid holidays.
• Per-diem: voluntary telemedicine, voluntary 401(k) plans, EAP, and New York State paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED