Counselor

Company: Concern for Independent Living
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: March 12, 2025

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, SP-SRO Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time Location: Surf Vets- Coney Island Salary: $19.00/hr. Days/Hours: Saturday & Sunday; 8am - 4pm Description: Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Counselor who will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor and Service Coordinator in the delivery of direct services to the supportive tenants, as well assisting in the overall operations of the site. The counselor provides a variety of services, ranging from the teaching of skills and delivery of concrete services to providing counseling to the Supportive tenants. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: --- Provides direct care services to the supportive tenants --- Responsible for documentation of the supportive tenants record as assigned --- Monitor the site, coordinate and participate in program activities such as recreational activities, safety checks etc. --- Provide rehabilitative support services in daily living skills, health services and others as assigned --- Monitor medication; perform medication counts; prepare medication sheets --- Assists with transportation of clients, as needed --- Perform unit inspections; train and assist residents in maintaining the cleanliness of individual units --- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings Salary- $19.00/hr. 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, New York , Counselor, Other , Brooklyn, New York