Dominion House Residence Counselor- Full Time

Dominion House is a short-term, stabilization group home located in Schenectady, NY. Responsibilities of the Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home.  Specific duties of the Residence Counselor included:

• Providing supportive counseling to assist in stabilizing.
• Crisis prevention skills and coping skills.
• Crisis intervention.
• Medication supervision and teaching of medication management.
• Teaching of daily living skills.
• Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent which includes some cleaning; and
• Socialization skills and recreational activities.
• Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include:

• High school diploma required, college classes in human services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in helping others.
• Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients. 
• Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience.
• Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.
• Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients. 

Benefits

Salary and Schedules of the Residence Counselor positions:

• $22.08/hour; 40 hours per week; $45,926.40/annual equivalent.
• Supportive work environment.
• Make A Difference Helping Others in a Workplace Where You Matter
• Providing A Culture Residential of Caring

Dominion House Schedule:

Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm

Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Tuesday 2:00pm-10:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm

Thursday Off

Friday Off

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence.  Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.

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