Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma is required.
College classes in human services are preferred.
Demonstrated ability to help others.
A valid and insurable driver's license is required.
Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human services experience is required.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.
Responsibilities
Provide supportive counseling to adults with mental illness who live in a group home.
Teach daily living skills, including medication management and coping skills, and provide crisis intervention and prevention.
Provide recreational activities to support socialization and stress reduction.
Maintain a healthy and clean environment for clients, ensure clients complete chores correctly, and assist with cleaning activities.
Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Transport clients using agency vehicles.
Desired Qualifications
College classes in human services.
Residence Counselors- Full Time
Mohawk Opportunities Inc. · Schenectady, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-18
Workplace: on_site
Description
Residence Counselor- Full Time
Responsibilities of the Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home. Specific duties of the Residence Counselor included:
Provide supportive counseling;
Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention;
Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction; and
Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients, ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and assisting with cleaning activities.
Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include:
High school diploma required, college classes in human services preferred.
Demonstrated ability in helping others.
Valid and insurable driver's license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients.
Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience.
Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.
Benefits
1574 Union Residence Salary and Schedule:
$21.46/hour, 40 hours per week. $44,636.80/annual equivalent.
Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Tuesday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Friday and Saturday Off
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.