What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.?
Are you looking for a new career in Human Services and would like hands on experience? Do you currently work in the Human Services Field but would like a new challenge? The Residential Division of the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. has multiple programs licensed by OMH and certified and working hands on in a residential program is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who have great people skills and have not had the opportunity to work in the Human Services field.
The Mental Health Association is currently seeking Apartment and Residential Counselors, full time, part time, and per-diem pay ranges from $14.75- $17.00 depending on position. Not sure about starting a full-time job? Ask about a Respite opportunity and learn the position on a per-diem basis. If you find that this job is exciting for you, you can transition to full time or part time. These positions are located in Columbia and Greene Counties, and various schedules are available. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about mental health and human services while increasing hands on experience.
A Senior Counselor will provide supervision, assistance, training, and monitoring in ADL and socialization skills regarding resident objectives as outlined in their Service Plan Goals. Will provide the support needed to maximize the successful integration of participants into independent community living. Counselors provide support, guidance and hands on assistance in learning and relearning skills of independent daily living while providing contact and instruction to promote wellness and recovery. Help facilitate and manage transportation, medication, and any other financial, medical, vocational, educational, clinical and rehabilitative program.
The role of the Residential Counselor is to provide the support needed to maximize the successful integration of participants into independent community living. Counselors provide support, guidance and hands on assistance in learning and relearning skills of independent daily living while providing contact and instruction to promote wellness and recovery. Programs offer structure, coordination of services and act as liaisons to other agencies.
Our Apartment Counselors provide contact and instruction that promotes wellness and recovery while offering structure, training and guidance in learning or relearning skill of daily living. They offer coordination of services, and are liaisons to other agencies. Some of this work can be done remotely, please ask about this!
Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination required. We may make reasonable accommodations due to a disability or sincerely-held religious belief.
Candidates must possess a HS diploma or equivalency. College experience and one year experience in Human Services preferred. Applicant must be able to work independently and as a team member. Experience working with psychiatric disabled adults and knowledge of provider agencies in both Columbia & Greene Counties is a plus, though not required. Candidates must have good written and oral communication skills, computer experience and the ability to work alongside our resident population independently. A clean, valid driver’s license for three years is a must as is successful completion of our background check process, including fingerprinting.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected classification. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.
The Full Time positions are 40 hours per week and benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life Benefit. Pension (employer contribution) plus Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and much more.
The Part Time positions are approximately 20 hours per week and benefits include: accrued time off (Vacation, Sick, and Personal), paid holidays and voluntary benefits such as AFLAC, vision insurance, dental, and life, etc.
Plus you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "to provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the well-being of individuals families and communities."
Salary : $15 - $17