Counselor – RH Job City of Saratoga Springs New York USA,Social Work

Position: Counselor I – RH
Location: City of Saratoga Springs

RISE Housing and Support Services has an entry-level opportunity for an empathetic, insightful, and dedicated individual to join our team at Rain House
. A successful candidate will be able to navigate the daily duties of the program while keeping their focus on offering high-quality support and advocacy to our residents, as they work to overcome the life challenges their mental health diagnoses have presented.

RISE offers a starting Residential Counselor:

A rate of $19.00 per hour with a 40 hour work week
$1,500 bonus after 6 months of employment
Opportunities for overtime
A generous time off package:
In your 1st year, earn up to 4 weeks of combined vacation and holiday time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday
Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
An opportunity to gain experience in a human services field in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
A family-friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements

Overview of

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborating with program residents to work toward their goals
Supervising residents’ daily living activities and house management to maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment
Maintaining current and accurate documentation on resident progress
Modeling positive and appropriate behaviors for residents
An understanding of human services and the dedication to learn
A willingness to do what needs to be done to meet the goals of the program
An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Our shared belief system in areas such as compassion, respect, positivity, and inclusion
Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy

Schedule:

We have a variety of shifts available with a combination of day, evening, weekend, and asleep overnight hours

To start on the road to advancing your career in human services at our growing non-profit, complete the application below and attach your resume and cover letter for consideration.

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.