Weekday Counselor

About the Organization Concern Housing 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. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. Position: Counselor Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Location: Middle Island Salary: $41,600 Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 12pm - 8pm Description Concern Housing is seeking a Weekday Counselor to be 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 Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent along with at least two years of experience in a similar role. Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr