Residence Counselor – Young Adult Housing

Reports to: Program Manager – Young Adult Housing

Location: Onondaga County

Schedule: Multiple schedules available

Pay Rate: $17.09 - $18.76 Hourly

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive employee to use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to provide routine and crisis response services to program participants in the mental health housing program.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing, teaching, and evaluation of various skills of daily living that will enhance the independence and community integration of persons who receive program services
• Fostering an atmosphere in which skill teaching and role modeling occurs
• Responding to crisis situations using good judgement in accordance with agency guidelines and programmatic considerations
• Maintaining physical property of residential program in a manner that enhances the health and safety of persons who receive program services
• Supports program participants in developing their individualized plan of services to help them develop and improve upon skills necessary for greater independence.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED. Experience providing service to young adults or children strongly preferred. Experience in providing services to individuals with mental health needs and/or substance use disorders desired.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.