Residence Counselor - Per Diem + Part Time availability at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

City of Gloversville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Problem Solving, Independent Living Skills, Nutrition, Menu Planning, Meal Preparation, Housekeeping Skills, Personal Hygiene, Money Management, Social Skills, Recreational Activities, Documentation, Assessment, Progress Notes

Industry

Description

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package. We are currently hiring both Per-Diem and Part Time Residence Counselors, to work in our Fulton & Montgomery Agency. As the Residence Counselor, you would be responsible for: * COUNSELING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: * Act as an effective role model for residents. * Orient new residents to the program. * Foster open communication, and show understanding, support, and respect to all residents. * Teach Independent Living skills including: * Proper nutrition, menu planning, preparation of a grocery list, reading recipes, meal preparation, food storage, and shopping. * Basic housekeeping skills. * Instruct and supervise residents in appropriate personal hygiene skills. * Assist residents in developing money management skills. * Encourage residents to develop appropriate social skills and participate in recreational and leisure time activities. * Ensure all necessary information is documented properly and in a timely fashion * Complete Assessment for Restorative Services. * Complete Monthly Summary updates and all reviews on assigned residents. * Complete documentation for progress notes. Residence Counselor Minimum Salary: $17.00 per hour Residence Counselor Maximum Salary: $17.00 per hour Residence Counselor Schedule: Varies based on the program needs * Night, weekend, and overnight shifts are available * Gloversville & Johnstown locations Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED * Valid NYS drivers license * First Aid/CPR certified (preferred) Benefits: * Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Retirement planning options * Employee Assistance Program * Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) * Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) * Click here for our Benefits Brochure [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4777ca6-82e3-4b68-b717-1559c6036e59] Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla] Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf] Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act]

Responsibilities

As a Residence Counselor, you will act as a role model for residents, orienting new residents to the program and fostering open communication. You will also teach independent living skills and ensure proper documentation of resident progress.