We welcome college grads or students working towards a degree in human services. Great opportunity to gain experience in human services. We provide training and staff development.
We DO NOT do personal care personal care AND we DO NOT do physical restraints. Everything we do with our clients is verbal engagement and interactions including supportive counseling and teaching.
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness, HIV/AIDS and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:
Housing that is safe and affordable,
Services that facilitate growth and recovery,
Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
A sense of hope for the future
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 by assisting with cleaning activities
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include:
College classes in human services, BA preferred
Demonstrated ability in helping others
Valid and insurable driver's license
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
Benefits
Salary and Schedules of the Residence Counselor positions:
$20.50/hour; $42,640.00/annual equivalent
Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30 minute paid meal break.
Supportive work environment
Jones House Schedule:
Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Tuesday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday- 11:00am-7:00pm
Friday and Saturday off
Emmanuel House Schedule:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Off
Wednesday 8:00am-6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday 1:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm-11:00pm
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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