Residence Counselor- Part Time

Mohawk • Schenectady, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice. This role provides services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Sr. Director of Human Resources at 518-836-3980.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Demonstrated ability in helping others
• Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Both the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Valid and insurable driver's license
• Must have a personal vehicle to use for business purposes when not transporting clients
• The ability to be organized and have good time management skills

Nice To Haves

• college classes in human services preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive counseling
• Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention
• Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction
• Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and by assisting with cleaning activities
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles

Benefits

• staff training
• generous paid time off
• a 30-minute paid lunch
• Supportive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED