Residence Counselor - Per Diem
Part-timeCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
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Job overview
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is hiring a Residence Counselor - Per Diem. Catholic Charities seeks Per‑Diem Residence Counselors in Gloversville, NY to support residents by counseling, teaching independent living skills, and documenting progress, while fostering open communication and respect.
Key focus areas include Counsel residents and solve problems, Act as an effective role model for residents, and Orient new residents to the program.
Important skills include Counseling, Problem Solving, Role Modeling, Orienting New Residents, Fostering Open Communication, and Showing Understanding.
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Full job description
NonManager
Gloversville, NY, US
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.
At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manger!
We are currently hiring both Per-Diem Residence Counselors, to work in our Fulton & Montgomery Agency. As the Residence Counselor, you would be responsible for:
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Counseling and Problem Solving:
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Act as an effective role model for residents.
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Orient new residents to the program.
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Foster open communication, and show understanding, support, and respect to all residents.
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Teach Independent Living skills including:
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Proper nutrition, menu planning, preparation of a grocery list, reading recipes, meal preparation, food storage, and shopping.
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Basic housekeeping skills.
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Instruct and supervise residents in appropriate personal hygiene skills.
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Assist residents in developing money management skills.
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Encourage residents to develop appropriate social skills and participate in recreational and leisure time activities.
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Ensure all necessary information is documented properly and in a timely fashion
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Complete Assessment for Restorative Services.
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Complete Monthly Summary updates and all reviews on assigned residents.
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Complete documentation for progress notes.
Residence Counselor Minimum Salary: $18.00 per hour
Residence Counselor Maximum Salary: $18.00 per hour
Residence Counselor Schedule: Varies based on the program needs
- Night, weekend, and overnight shifts are available
Qualifications:
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high School Diploma or GED
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Valid NYS drivers license
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First Aid/CPR certified (preferred)
Benefits:
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Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
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Retirement planning options
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Employee Assistance Program
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Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
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Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
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Click here for our Benefits Brochure (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5863470c-1793-45fd-8b86-bc586a07b005)
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)
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