Thank you for your interest in employment with
Mohawk Opportunities, Inc.
Make a difference helping others in a work environment where you matter!
Click the position to apply! SUMMARY OF OUR BENEFITS– 2022 Fringe Benefits Summary
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster are required or properly approved exemption consistent with applicable laws.
Care Manager for the Health Home Plus Program– We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates initiative, confidence, and a focus on making positive connections to coordinate care management services by integrating, overseeing and monitoring all aspects of the physical and behavioral health needs of Health Home Clients. Engage clients and assess eligibility for care mgt and Home and Community Based Services. Complete comprehensive assessments: develop and monitor interdisciplinary plan of care aimed at achieving stability within the community; provide referrals and linkages to community services; regularly communicate with other care providers to exchange information and identify needs; provide outreach to those that are in need but not currently receiving service and coordinating with Managed Care Companies. Min qua.: BA/BS in Human Services and 2 years human services exp. OR BA/BS in another field with 5 years human service exp; 1 year in case mgt (defined as experience in assessment of client’s need, care planning, implementation of care plan and regular review along with benefit entitlements, linkage to community providers and services); a demonstrated ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team, knowledge of mental illness/behavioral health, substance abuse, physical/medical health, and homelessness is required, and a valid and insurable NYS driver’s license. 1year’s exp. working in a health care setting providing direct care to clients is preferred. $20.06/hr, $41,724.80/year. 40 hours/week. Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours. Some flexibility with early morning hours as clients might have early morning medical appointments. The COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are required or properly approved exemption consistent with applicable laws.
Service Coordinator for Apartment Program Full-Time: – Providing supportive counseling to adults who have a psychiatric diagnosis and who live in independent apartments in the Schenectady community. 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; $18.26/hour; $37,980.80/annual equivalent. On-Call for client emergencies on a rotating bases (approximately once every 10 weeks) for 1 week; $150 bonus for on-call. Schedule-Monday-Friday, daytime hours. The COVID-19 vaccine is required or properly approved exemption consistent with applicable laws.
Overnight Counselor – Part 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. 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. The COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are required or properly approved exemption consistent with applicable laws. $17.03/hour; $28,337.92/annual equivalent. Staff retention bonus for 2022 is available, see HR for details. 32 hours per week. Overtime is available in our group home setting, $25.55/overtime pay.
Overnight Schedule- Part Time – Emmanuel House:
Sunday/Monday–10:30pm overnight until Monday 9:30am
Monday – Off starting at 9:30am
Tuesday – Off
Wednesday – Off
Thursday – Off
Friday/Saturday – 10:30pm overnight until Saturday 9:00am
Saturday/ Sunday – 10:30pm overnight until Sunday 9:00am
Dominion House Residence Counselor – Part 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. The COVID-19 vaccine and booster are required or properly approved exemption consistent with applicable laws. 20 hours per week. $17.65/hour; $18,365.00/annual equivalent. Staff retention bonus for 2022 is available, see HR for details. Overtime is available; $26.48/overtime rate.
Dominion House Residence Counselor Part Time Schedule:
Sunday – 8:30am-4:30pm
Monday – 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday – Off
Wednesday – 5:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – Off
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 four 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 $17.03/hour and the rate will increase to $20.03/hour if there is a COVID exposure. The COVID-19 vaccine is required or properly approved exemption consistent with applicable laws. 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
Follow us on Facebook!