ADL Counselor, Housing

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Description Concern Housing is seeking an ADL Counselor to be responsible for providing life skills training services directly to clients and is considered a resource in that they should be familiar with the skills and tasks necessary to help consumers learn self reliance skills. The primary task is to provide hands on assistance to clients to help them to develop the skills necessary to maintain independence in the supported housing program.

Concern Housing is seeking an ADL Counselor to provide life skills training services directly to clients in the supported housing program. The role involves hands-on assistance to help clients develop the skills necessary to maintain independence and self-reliance.

• Adherence to all policies as set forth in Concern’s personnel manual.
• Provide education and skill-building across activities of daily living including but not limited to: maintaining personal hygiene, maintenance of the living environment, laundering of clothing, travel training, money management, food preparation, nutrition, shopping, basic self-preservation skills, communication skills, community integration, and wellness self-management.
• Provide individual counseling and support services related to life skills development.
• Work as an integral part of the case management team. Maintain open communication with the case manager regarding skill assessment and goal planning activities.
• Develop training tools and techniques in coordination with the case manager to address identified client needs.
• Maintain all documentation pertaining to visits and activities in accordance with agency policy.
• Conduct site visits as needed and directed by Supervisor.
• Attend weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Remain current with all agency-required compliance documents and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Three years experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illness.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care.

Salary: $45,000

Concern Housing offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance (agency pays 80% of the premium), voluntary dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage, paid time off, Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement, possible Internship/Clinical Supervision, and Referral Bonuses.

Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through 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 embraces diversity and rewards innovative ideas.

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.