Counselor- Crisis Residence at ST ANNE INSTITUTE | Albany, NY, US | Rezi

Counselor- Crisis Residence at ST ANNE INSTITUTE

Counselor- Crisis Residence

ST ANNE INSTITUTE · Albany, NY, US

4 days ago

Counselor- Crisis Residence

ST ANNE INSTITUTE · Albany, NY, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

Under the direction of the Assistant Program Administrator, the counselor creates a safe and secure environment to help youth gain self-control, aid in emotion regulation and develop positive social skills.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and facilitate agency practices including policies, procedures and Crisis Residence routine including recreational activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes and any additional program activities
  • Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the Crisis Residence
  • Provide supervision of youth ensuring opportunities to teach and role model during all aspects of agency programming, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
  • Transport youth in the agency vehicle to medical services or appointments as needed to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety
  • Assist in the intake/admissions process for potential Crisis Residence youth as indicated
  • Ensure assigned paperwork is thorough and accurate
  • Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers and other outside agencies that may provide services or referrals
  • Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including weekly staff meetings, supervision, in-services and other meetings as directed by the Crisis Residence Assistant Program Administrator

Requirements

  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with youth
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
  • Must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview testing standards as outlined by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) curriculum
  • Strong and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Valid driver’s license preferred

Skills

  • Emotion regulation
  • Positive social skills
  • Communication skills

Location

  • Crisis Residence – “The Beacon”

Work Type

  • 30-40 hours per week

Experience Level

  • Two (2) years experience working in related field my be substituted for degree

Education Level

  • BA or BS in the field of Human Services preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $20.40 per hour

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA
  • Voluntary life
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Legal Plan
  • Pet Insurance available the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment
  • 403(B)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation
  • Personal
  • Sick
  • 11 observed holidays

About the Company

  • St. Anne Institute is a human service agency whose mission is to partner with individuals and families in a supportive and inclusive environment to achieve shared goals and strengthen communities.
  • The vision of St. Anne Institute is to be the leading provider of innovative and equitable human services through the Guiding Principles of Loving, Caring and Protecting.

Equal Opportunity

  • St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.