Residence Counselor- Full Time

Residence Counselor - Full Time

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:

• 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; and
• Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients, ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and assisting with cleaning activities. 
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.

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.

Salary and Schedules of the Residence Counselor positions:

• $21.46/hour, 40 hours per week. $44,636.80/annual equivalent.
• Excellent benefits, staff training, and generous paid time off, and a 30-minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.
• Make A Difference Helping Others in a Workplace Where You Matter
• Providing A Culture Residential of Caring

1574 House Schedule:

Monday Off

Tuesday Off

Wednesday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Thursday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pm

Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm

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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