Job description
Project REAL (Residential Experience In Adult Living, Inc.) is a Not-For-Profit organization licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health. We have been providing services to adults with mental illness since 1979. Our objective is to offer individuals with psychiatric disabilities the opportunity to enhance the quality of their lives and to become as independent as possible in the community.
LOCATION: NASSAU COUNTY (LONG ISLAND), NEW YORK
Immediate Openings for the following shift:
1 P/T Resident Counselor for our Plainview site
Monday 12 Noon - 8 p.m. / Friday 12 Noon - 8 p.m. & Saturday 12 Noon - 8 p.m.
*****HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*****
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Our Residential Counselors are responsible for the supervision and care of all individuals residing within our program, including insuring client safety, implementing all aspects of the activities scheduled, documentation and implementation of client goals and services, participating in the semi-annual and annual client review process, avocation for client needs and problem solving to overcome obstacles faced by program residents.
Requirements:
A Master's or Bachelor's degree in a human services related field
An Associate's degree in a human services related field & 3 years’ experience in human services
A High School degree & 5 years’ experience in human services, or other professional disciplines which receive the written approval of the Office of Mental Health
Some travel is required. VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS A MUST!
Excellent Benefits including:
Health, Dental & Vision coverage (For Full Time Only)
Life Insurance (For Full Time Only)
Retirement Plan (For Full Time Only)
Tuition Reimbursement (For Full Time Only)
Generous Holidays, Vacation Time & Paid Time Off.
This job is ideal for Someone who is:
Dependable & Reliable
People Oriented - enjoys interacting with people & working on group projects
Adaptable/Flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction
High stress tolerance - thrives in a high pressure environment
Project REAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE available, sanitizing done regularly.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plainview, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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