Residence Counselor- ASL

Job Title: Residence Counselor-ASL

Location: Nanuet, NY

Program: Residential Services/Nanuet

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week (part-time and per-diem hours available as well)

Salary Range: $17.35/hr - $19.70/hr

Join our Team! Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily supervision and support to adults recovering from mental illness and residing in community-based congregate settings.
• Serve as a role model, providing a home-like atmosphere in which dignity and respect enhance each person’s existence.
• Participate in person centered service planning and provide restorative services for each resident
• Supervise and teach (through demonstration) food and meal preparation
• Supervise self-medication program
• Respond immediately to emergency situations by following emergency procedures
• Maintain electronic health record and other required paperwork
• Plan, implement and participate in recreational activities
• Attend and complete all MHA or state sponsored In-Service Training Programs related to position, program or agency goals
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and transport residents in Agency vehicle to community appointments, shopping, etc., as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent with some college coursework or experience in Human Services.
• Experience in Deaf Culture required.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Experience working with diverse populations recovering from mental illness preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive program vehicles in a manner that provides safe transportation to program residents

• Must obtain and maintain Defensive Driver Certification within 30 days of hire
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Greater Mental Health Benefits!

• Salary Range: $17.35/hr - $19.70/hr, based on departmental budget, qualifications, experience, education, and licenses. This range represents the agency’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
• Paid Time Off: 25 days of PTO, 12 sick days, and 11 company-paid holidays per year (prorated for part-time staff).
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans for staff working 30 hours.
• Retirement: 403B plan with discretionary employer contributions after 1 year.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
• Additional Perks: Free EAP services and employee discounts (hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, electronics, and more!)

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. 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 to the Human Resources Department you may contact us via telephone at 914-345-5900.