Current Positions Available
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Dominion House Program Director – We are seeking an energetic, organized candidate to overseeing the operation of Dominion House, a short-term, stabilization group home in Schenectady serving 12 adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis. We value quality service to our clients and a supportive work environment. Duties include: all aspects of client services including evaluation of client referrals, client admission, communication and collaboration with service providers and family members, oversee service provision that are client centered and have a focus on transition. In addition: administration of Medicaid billable services, regulatory compliance, oversees maintenance of facility, and program budget. Supervision of all staff members including staff training and development, on-call administrative duties to assist staff members. Participation in agency supervisory team. Bachelor’s degree in human services required. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychiatric Rehab preferred. 5 years’ experience working with the mentally ill and 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity also required. NYS Driver’s license required. Monday-Friday. Day time hours. $55,702/annual equivalent.
Dominion House Residence Counselor – Full Time– Providing supportive counseling to adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis and who live in a short-term stabilization program (group home). Duties include teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention, and maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent. Qualifications include college classes in human services, BA preferred; 6 months-1year experience in human services preferred; valid and insurable driver’s license. 40 hours per week; $14.61/hour; $30,388/annual equivalent.
Dominion House Residence Counselor Schedule:
Monday- Off
Tuesday -Off
Wednesday – 2:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday – 3:00pm-10:00pm
Friday – 3:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday – 8:30am-4:30pm
Dominion House TEMPORARY Schedule:
Sunday- Off
Monday- Off
Tuesday-Off
Wednesday- 11am-11pm
Thursday- Off
Friday- 10am- 10pm
Saturday- 10am- 10pm
Dominion House Overnight Counselor – Full Time– Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis and who are recovering in a short-term stabilization program (group home). Duties include supportive counseling, teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention, and maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent. Qualifications include college classes in human services, BA preferred; 6 months-1year experience in human services preferred; valid and insurable driver’s license preferred but not required. 40 hours per week; $14.61/hour; $30,388/annual equivalent.
Dominion House Overnight Counselor Schedule:
Sunday/Monday- 10:30PM overnight until Monday 8:30am
Monday/Tuesday- 10:30PM overnight until Tuesday 8:30am
Wednesday – off (until Wednesday night at 10:30pm)
Wednesday/Thursday- 10:30PM overnight until Thursday 8:30am
Thursday/Friday- 10:30PM overnight until Friday 8:30am
Saturday – Off
Sunday – Off
Overnight Counselor – Full Time – Curry House – Provide supportive counseling to adults with a psychiatric diagnosis living in a group home setting. Duties include teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention, and maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent. After completion of specific tasks, the employee can rest while still being available for clients if they needed something. Qualifications include college classes in human services, BA preferred; demonstrated ability in helping others, valid and insurable driver’s license. $14.00/hour, 40 hours per week. $29,120/ annual equivalent plus benefits.
Overnight Schedule – Curry House:
Friday/Sat – 11:00pm overnight until Saturday at 9:00am
Sat/Sun – 11:00pm overnight until Sunday at 9:00am
Sun/Mon – 11:00pm overnight until Monday at 9:00am
Mon/Tuesday – 11:00pm overnight until Tuesday at 9:00am
Tuesday – off beginning at 9:00am
Wednesday – Off
Thursday – Off
Residence Counselor–Full Time Emmanuel House– Provide supportive counseling to adults with a psychiatric diagnosis living in a group home setting. Duties include teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention, and maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients to become independent. Qualifications include college classes in human services, BA preferred; demonstrated ability in helping others, valid and insurable driver’s license. $14.00/hour; $29,120/annual equivalent.
Residence Counselor – Emmanuel House Schedule:
Sunday – Off
Monday – Off
Tuesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday – 3:00pm-11:00pm
Friday – 3:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday – 3:00-11:00pm
Emmanuel House- Temporary Schedule-
Sunday- OFF
Monday- 9am-9pm
Tuesday- OFF
Wednesday- OFF
Thursday- 10am- 10pm
Friday- OFF
Saturday- 11am-11pm
Relief Counselor/Respite – Per Diem
We are looking for everyday heroes who want to make a difference in the lives of people in need!
Mohawk Opportunities, a small private, nonprofit located in Schenectady is seeking per diem (substitute) Relief Counselors to work in our 4 group homes. We serve adults who have a mental illness and are working on goals to transition to an independent setting. The clients we work with are very high functioning and are in the community independently. We DO NOT provide personal care and we DO NOT do physical restraints. All the services to our clients are verbal supportive counseling and teaching of daily living skills. We provide personal protective equipment and follow all CDC guidelines. You must be available for all shifts. Driver’s license is not required but preferred. Counselors must be willing to work in the group home if there is a COVID exposure. Regular rate $13.08/hour and the rate will increase to time and a half, $19.62/hour if there is a COVID exposure. We provide training and a supportive work environment.
Send resume to: Mohawk Opportunities, Inc.
201 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12307,
Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org; Email hr@mohawkopportunities.org
Tele. (518) 836-3980, (518) 836-3981, Fax (518) 374-8440
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