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
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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
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
