About the Role
Catholic Charities is seeking Per-Diem Residence Counselors to work in our Fulton & Montgomery Agency. This role involves acting as a role model, orienting new residents, fostering communication, and teaching independent living skills.
Responsibilities
- Act as an effective role model for residents.
- Orient new residents to the program.
- Foster open communication, and show understanding, support, and respect to all residents.
- Teach Independent Living skills including proper nutrition, menu planning, preparation of a grocery list, reading recipes, meal preparation, food storage, and shopping.
- Teach basic housekeeping skills.
- Instruct and supervise residents in appropriate personal hygiene skills.
- Assist residents in developing money management skills.
- Encourage residents to develop appropriate social skills and participate in recreational and leisure time activities.
- Ensure all necessary information is documented properly and in a timely fashion.
- Complete Assessment for Restorative Services.
- Complete Monthly Summary updates and all reviews on assigned residents.
- Complete documentation for progress notes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid NYS drivers license
- First Aid/CPR certified (preferred)
Skills
- Counseling
- Problem Solving
- Independent Living Skills
- Documentation
Location
- Fulton
- Montgomery
Work Type
- Per-Diem
- Night shifts
- Weekend shifts
- Overnight shifts
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Retirement planning options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Time Off (up to 23 days in the first year)
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle.
- We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable.
- Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies.
- We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do.
- We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.
- At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights, Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
