Residence Counselors- 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. 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. Benefits Salary and Schedules of the Residence Counselor positions: 1574 House: $21.46/hour, 40 hours per week. $44,636.80/annual equivalent. Dominion House: $22.08/hour; 40 hours per week; $45,926.40/annual equivalent. Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30 minute paid meal break. Supportive work environment. 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 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.   Equal Opportunity Employer Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.