Counselor

Company: Concern for Independent Living
Location: Port Jefferson
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Title Weekend 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 PT, CR Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time Location: Port Jefferson, Back House Salary: $19.00/hr. Days/Hours: Saturday & Sunday; 8am - 4pm Description: GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. GET PAID WHILE GAINING EXPERIENCE IN THE SOCIAL WORK FIELD. PLENTY OF GROWTH POTENTIAL. Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Counselor to be responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Case Managers 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. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: --- Provides direct care services to a caseload of clients. --- Responsible for documentation of clients assigned to as well as documentation relating to other clients progress. --- Monitors the site, coordinates and participates in house activities such as preparation of meals, chore activities, recreational activities, safety checks etc. --- Facilitate food-planning committee; train clients in weekly food planning. --- Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned. --- Provide housing services including assistance with maintenance issues. --- Monitors medication. --- Assists with transportation of clients. --- Attend staff meetings as scheduled. --- Perform monthly fire inspections. --- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. Salary: $19/hour 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 an Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan and Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan for part time employees. 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. Employment Type: Full Time

Keywords: Concern for Independent Living, Irvington , Counselor, Other , Port Jefferson, New Jersey