What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekday Counselor position at Concern For Independent Living?
Concern for Independent Living, Inc. is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence.
Position: Weekday Counselor
Location: Middle Island
Hours: Monday-Friday; 12pm-8pm
The Counselor is responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Service Coordinator in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Provides counseling and crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
◾Provides direct care services to clients.
◾Completes necessary and required documentation in a timely manner.
◾Performs unit inspections; provides support and education to clients regarding maintaining living environments in a clean, safe manner.
◾Monitors medications as needed.
◾Collaborates with Service Coordinators regarding client concerns, including issues related to apartment maintenance or ADL skills.
◾Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
◾Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
◾Performs other assignments as assigned by Supervisor.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree or 2 years experience in a Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other mental health discipline.
Click here to apply: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2829780
Position: Weekday Counselor
Location: Middle Island
Hours: Monday-Friday; 12pm-8pm
The Counselor is responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Service Coordinator in the delivery of direct services to the clients, as well assisting in the overall running of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills to delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Provides counseling and crisis intervention services to clients as needed.
◾Provides direct care services to clients.
◾Completes necessary and required documentation in a timely manner.
◾Performs unit inspections; provides support and education to clients regarding maintaining living environments in a clean, safe manner.
◾Monitors medications as needed.
◾Collaborates with Service Coordinators regarding client concerns, including issues related to apartment maintenance or ADL skills.
◾Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings.
◾Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.
◾Performs other assignments as assigned by Supervisor.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree or 2 years experience in a Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other mental health discipline.
Click here to apply: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2829780