About the Role
The Apartment Counselor provides support, restorative services, and skill training to adults recovering from mental illness in community-based treatment apartments. This role involves working independently under the supervision of a Program Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Provide support, restorative services, and skills training to culturally diverse adults recovering from mental illness in community-based scattered site treatment apartments.
- Develop service plans.
- Counsel residents in the development of necessary skills for decision making.
- Assist with symptom management.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Assist residents in community integration and recovery.
- Support residents in recovery processes.
- Provide transportation for residents with an agency vehicle when necessary.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working with adults diagnosed with a mental illness.
- Ability to independently provide services.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Valid Driver's License with a driving record satisfactory to the insurance carrier.
- Maintain current New York State Defensive Driving certification.
- Flexibility with working hours.
- Maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory bodies.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Skills
- Recovery-Oriented Practice
- Independence Coaching
- Community Integration
- Crisis Management
- Cultural Humility
- Documentation & Compliance
- Collaboration & Communication
Location
- Garnerville, NY
Work Type
- 40 hours
- Varied shifts
- Mobile
Experience Level
- 3 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19.70/hr - $22.85/hr
About the Company
- Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
- Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
- To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.
