Relief Counselors- Per Diem
Mohawk Opportunities Inc.
Location
Schenectady, NY | United States
Job description
Relief Counselors- Per Diem
We welcome college grads or students working towards your degree. Great opportunity to gain experience in human services. We provide training and staff development.
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness, HIV/AIDS and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:
- Housing that is safe and affordable.
- Services that facilitate growth and recovery.
- Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
- A sense of hope for the future.
Responsibilities of the Relief Counselor is to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home in the city of Schenectady. Specific duties of the Relief Counselor included:
- Provide supportive counseling.
- Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention.
- Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction.
- Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and by assisting with cleaning activities.
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Affirmative Action/EEO
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Relief Counselor include:
- College classes in human services,
- Demonstrated ability in helping others, and
- Valid and insurable driver’s license.
- Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Benefits
Salary and Schedule of the Relief Counselor position:
- Flexible hours. You sign up for available shifts. Must be able to work evening, weekend, and overnight shifts. Must work one 8-hour shift each month.
- $20.50/hour, $30.75/Overtime rate.
- Paid training.
- Supportive work environment.
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