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Residence Counselor - Full Time at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Residence Counselor - Full Time

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany · NY, USA

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Residence Counselor - Full Time

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany · NY, USA

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About the Role

Join Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties as a Residence Counselor and contribute to our mission of making a positive impact in the community. This role offers endless opportunities to collectively contribute to a brighter community.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a 24-hour community residence to provide rehabilitative support for individuals with behavioral health issues, focusing on promoting individual recovery processes tailored to residents' needs and desires.
  • Develop and implement Individual Action Plans (IAPs) by delivering approved Medicaid billable services and teaching independent living skills such as nutrition, housekeeping, personal hygiene, money management, socialization, and utilizing community resources.
  • Document all necessary information accurately and in a timely manner, including assessments, monthly summaries, progress notes, and medication supervision.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies, demonstrating appropriate assessment skills and crisis intervention techniques, while also providing supervision to residents during medication administration.
  • Assist in training new residence counselor staff, act as a role model for residents, maintain site safety and cleanliness, attend scheduled meetings and trainings, and address any problems or concerns under the supervision of the program.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years experience with diverse population
  • Ability to problem solve

Work Type

  • 40 hours per week

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

  • $18.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Retirement planning options
  • Generous Time Off (up to 23 days in the first year)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Referral bonuses
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Recognition and Awards
  • Career Growth
  • A collaborative team culture

About the Company

  • Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties has a profound commitment to making a positive impact.
  • We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.
  • At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. Every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manager.

Equal Opportunity

  • Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)