Counselor at EAST HOUSE CORPORATION

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Vocational Skills Assessment, Career Coaching, Group Facilitation, Career Exploration, College Planning, Employment Locating, Mental Health Support, Substance Recovery Support, Community Integration, Volunteer Coordination, Education Program Touring, Client Liaison, Motivational Coaching, Support Services Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Counselors make difference in recovery! You can be part of the difference that East House makes each day with individuals working through substance addiction and mental health recovery. East House helps thousands of clients and their families that are seeking residential and career support while in their recovery process both in residential programs and throughout the community. As a Counselor you will be responsible for assessing and teaching vocational skills while coaching and motivate individuals to achieve their goals. You will play an essential role as a Counselor in facilitating groups to assist individuals in career exploration, college planning, locating employment and integrating career objectives with their current mental health and substance recovery programs. The Counselor is the liaison between the individual and coordinated services such as assisted volunteer opportunities, visiting employer sites and touring community skills training and education programs. Counselor Compensation: The East House workplace is focused on diversity and inclusion with a group of supportive peers who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people they work with. East House offers a competitive compensation and benefits program with wages starting at $20.00 per hour. Counselor Benefits: The East House benefits package includes a choice of two affordable HMO medical plans, generous paid time off, a choice of two vision plans, a dental plan, a 401(k) plan with company match and annual safe harbor contribution, short term and long term disability insurance, company paid and optional employee life insurance, flexible spending accounts, financial assistance for employee education and training, employee discount programs, paid mileage, paid holidays, and 35 hours per week, Monday 7am-2:30pm, Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 11am-6:30pm, Thursday 9am-4:30pm, Friday off, Saturday off, Sunday 9am-4:30pm . Counselor Requirements: An East House Counselor is required to have a minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in a human services related field with a minimum of two years’ paid experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of a personal use vehicle for work. To apply visit: https://www.easthouse.org/careers East House Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. East House Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Requirements Education Minimum of High School Diploma or GED Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work or other related degree preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of education may be considered. Experience Minimum of 1-3 years residential support or case management experience Licensure & Certification Narcan training preferred. Provisional Qualified Health Professional (QHP) Status or CASAC-T required for OASAS licensed programs.

Responsibilities

As a Counselor, you will assess and teach vocational skills while coaching individuals to achieve their goals. You will facilitate groups to assist individuals in career exploration, college planning, and integrating career objectives with their recovery programs.