Career Counselor

ou can be part of the difference that East House makes each day with individuals working through substance addiction and mental health recovery. East House helps thousands of clients and their families that are seeking residential and career support while in their recovery process both in residential programs and throughout the community. As a Career Counselor you will be responsible for assessing and teaching vocational skills while coaching and motivate individuals to achieve their goals. You will play an essential role as a Career Counse lor in facilitating groups to assist individuals in career exploration, college planning, locating employment and integrating career objectives with their current mental health and substance recovery programs. The Career Counselor is the liaison between the individual and coordinated services such as assisted volunteer opportunities, visiting employer sites and touring community skills training and education programs.

Career Counselor Compensation: The East House workplace is focused on diversity and inclusion with a group of supportive peers who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people they work with. East House offers a competitive compensation and benefits program with wages starting at $17.00 per hour.

Career Counselor Benefits: The East House benefits package includes a choice of two affordable HMO medical plans, generous paid time off, a choice of two vision plans, a dental plan, a 401(k) plan with company match and annual safe harbor contribution, short term and long term disability insurance, company paid and optional employee life insurance, flexible spending accounts, financial assistance for employee education and training, employee discount programs, paid mileage, paid holidays, and 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Career Counselor Requirements: An East House Career Counselor is required to have a minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in a human services related field with a minimum of two years’ paid experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of a personal use vehicle for work.

East House Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. East House Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Requirements
• MinimumBachelor’s degree in human service related field and two years’ paid human service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure & Certification

• Required:
• NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of personal vehicle for work.
• Preferred but not required
• Licensure or certification in human services
• Qualified Mental Health Staff as defined by OMH Residential regulations required for work with OMH licensed programs.