Counselor

Company: Concern for Independent Living
Location: Bronx
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Title Weekend Overnight 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 Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time Location: St. James Terrace Salary: $19.00/hr. Days/Hours: Saturday & Sunday; 12am - 8am Description: Concern Housing is seeking a Weekend Overnight Counselor who will be primarily responsible for the overall monitoring and safety of tenants at the site. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: --- Read log for updates, instructions, and assignments. --- Filing, organizing charts, office cleaning, photocopying, etc, as assigned and/or as needed. --- Provide brief counseling as needed, redirect to core staff as appropriate. --- Crisis intervention as needed. --- Weekly medication counts, check for accuracy and corresponding documentation. --- Perform hourly walk-through of site during shift. --- Participate in monitoring of morning meds as needed. --- Prompt clients needing to wake early. --- Attend monthly staff meetings. --- Attend agency forums. --- Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. Salary- $19/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. 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, Westport , Counselor, Other , Bronx, Connecticut