The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.
Counselor
Hudson, NY 12534, USA
Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill several positions within the Residential Division. These positions include:
Residential Counselor for Columbia Street Apartments (900 Columbia St., Hudson, NY 12534), One Part Time Position at $20.00 per hour/ 20 hours per week. Hours are Saturday 4pm-8pm and Sunday 8am-12am.
Residential Counselor for Hudson Community Apartments (8 Green Acres Rd. Hudson, NY 12534), One Full Time Positions at $20.00 per hour/ 40 hours per week, Friday and Saturday nights 8pm-8am and Monday and Tuesday 10am-6pm.
Residential Counselor for High Cliff Terrace (30 High Cliff Terrace, Catskill, NY 12414) One Full Time position at $20.00 per hour/40 hours per week, evenings and weekends. Schedule to be determined. One Part Time position at $20.00 per hour/16 hours on the weekends.
Philmont Hearth (45 Maple Lane, Philmont, NY-No positions available at this time)
Not sure about starting a full-time job? Consider starting on a per-diem basis. If you find the role to be engaging, you can transition to full time or part time. These positions are located at the sites listed above, and various schedules are available. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about mental health and human services while increasing hands on experience. $20.00/hour.
SPSRO Program (8 Green Acres Rd. Hudson, NY 12534- No positions available at this time)
Apartment Counselor for Comprehensive Apartment Program (CAP) (Main Office 45 Five Mile Woods Road, Catskill, NY 12414) One Full Time position at $20.25 per hour/ 40 hours a week, Tuesday- Saturday, day shift.
The purpose of the Community Residence and the Single-Site Apartment Programs is to enhance options of participants for choosing, accessing, and maintaining preferred permanent housing, and to provide the support needed to maximize the recipient's successful integration into independent community living. The program relies on the participants to play an active role in both identifying their housing needs, and in actively pursuing the skills needed to succeed in this housing choice. The provision of the listed support services will allow participants to not only obtain permanent housing, but to remain in it by gaining skills needed to succeed in independent living. As requirements for each program is related to the level of need and assistance that participants require, staff will learn program regulations and provide services accordingly. The goal of both programs is to assist individuals in reaching the highest level of independence in the community that is possible for each person.
Job duties include:
Provide the support needed to maximize the successful integration of participants into independent community living.
Provide support, guidance, and hands on assistance in learning and relearning skills of independent daily living.
Providing contact and instruction to promote wellness and recovery.
Offer structure, coordination of services and act as liaisons to other agencies.
Provides supportive, goal-oriented counseling when needed, with a focus on decision making and problem-solving skills.
Assist with case management duties including but not limited to securing and maintaining housing, applying and obtaining services (i.e. food stamps, social security, etc.), etc.
Help and coordinate transportation.
Help plan and encourage recreational activities.
All other duties deemed necessary.
Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have proficiency and adaptability with computer software and web-based systems with the aptitude to learn additional systems quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
All offers are contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance and must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and a clean MVR.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.
Benefits
Full Time Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan. Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution), plus Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and much more. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."
Part Time Benefits include Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, and paid holidays. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."
Per Diem Benefits include Voluntary Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, and NYS paid sick leave. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."
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