Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A valid and insurable driver's license is preferred.
The ability to perform CPR and first aid is required; training is provided.
Human services experience is required.
The ability to work independently and as a team member is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Availability to work daytime, overnight, and weekend shifts is required.
Availability to attend all mandated trainings is required.
Responsibilities
Provide supportive counseling.
Provide rehabilitation skills, including teaching daily living skills such as medication management and coping skills, and providing crisis intervention and prevention.
Facilitate recreational activities for socialization and stress reduction.
Supervise medications.
Maintain a healthy and clean environment for clients, ensure clients complete chores correctly, and assist with cleaning activities.
Desired Qualifications
Gain experience in human services; training and staff development are provided.
Per Diem Relief Counselors
Mohawk Opportunities Inc. · Schenectady, United States · Other · Posted 2026-10-05
Workplace: on_site
Description
Per Diem Relief Counselors
Great opportunity to gain experience in human services. We provide training and staff development.
Mohawk Opportunities, Inc. operates Certified Community Residences located in Schenectady for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have a continuing need for rehabilitative services. This level of programming is intended to respond to the needs of individuals who have demonstrated an ability to live in a community setting but are not yet ready to live independently. As a Relief Counselor you will provide program support as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties for the Relief Counselor include:
Providing supportive counseling.
Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention.
Facilitating recreational activities for socialization and stress reduction.
Supervise medications.
Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and by assisting with cleaning activities.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Relief Counselor include:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid and insurable driver’s license preferred.
Ability to perform CPR/First Aid required. Training Provided.
Human Service Experience
Both the ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Salary and Schedule of the Relief Counselor position:
• Flexible hours. You sign up for available shifts. Must be available to work daytime, overnight, and weekend shifts. Must be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per month or a quarter for college students attending school out of town.
• Must be available to attend all mandated trainings.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks.
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 empower individuals to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Chief of Human Resources at 518-836-3980.