Rehabilitation Counselor - Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Compensation: starting at $19.57 Per Hour
Benefits: We offer paid-time off, paid holidays, affordable medical/dental/vision, 403b retirement plan and profit sharing.

*Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check through the NYS Office of Mental Health.

JOB FUNCTION:
This individual will provide case management, rehabilitative, and restorative services to residents within our Supportive Housing program. Counselors are responsible for teaching, coaching, and monitoring residents’ daily living activities in a community residence or apartment setting, in order to develop skills, abilities, and experience that will facilitate greater opportunity for the resident to live independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in human services-related field; or an associate degree in human service-related field and three years’ experience in human services; or a high school diploma and five years’ experience in human services.
• Experience with documentation.
• Must possess a working knowledge of current issues and concerns of people with mental illness, rehabilitative training methods, and community resources.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compassion, sensitivity and understanding for individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse.
• Professional demeaner
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Be able to travel to and among various facilities that are multileveled with stairs only.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for programmatic purposes.
• Criminal Background check approved by NYS Office of Mental Health

Please send resume to: