Relief Counselor

EAST HOUSE CORPORATION • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Per Diem Residential Facility Support Staff. As a member of our team, you will provide essential coverage to our residential facility, offering counseling, support, and training to residents. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a safe and recovery-focused environment while supervising and monitoring the facility.

Requirements

• Minimum Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent with some paid human service experience.
• Licensure/Certifications: NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation preferred.
• Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Basic computer literacy; experience as a past or present consumer of mental health and/or chemical addiction services is a plus.
• Physical/Mental Demands: Job requires sitting, handling objects, working with a computer, and communicating with others.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs., walking, standing, and reaching may be required.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations.
• Requires you to evenings, weekends AND overnights.
• Requires 24-hours per month.

Nice To Haves

• experience as a past or present consumer of mental health and/or chemical addiction services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, support, and training to residents based on identified goals and objectives.
• Supervise residents in managing their medications and adhere to medication policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety of residents and security of the facility through regular monitoring.
• Respond promptly to crises and emergencies according to established policies.
• Assist in daily operations such as light housekeeping, cooking, and food purchasing.
• Supervise and coach residents in their responsibilities for cleaning and meal preparation.
• Maintain documentation standards as per regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees