Unit Counselor

Job overview

The Unit Counselor role is onsite in New York, NY, with a Thursday–Monday schedule from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Compensation is $19.81 per hour. The role supports residents across shelter programs. The counselor provides resident support, socialization, crisis intervention, and facility monitoring, helping maintain resident wellbeing through communication, documentation, and regular rounds.

What you'll do

• Orient new residents
• explain program processes and activities
• provide social support and motivational interviewing
• transport residents to appointments as needed
• assist with meal activities
• document activities and interactions
• participate in crisis intervention
• report serious incidents
• conduct hourly rounds and monitor resident wellbeing
• attend required meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

unit counselor

shelter programs

resident support

social support

motivational interviewing

crisis intervention

hourly rounds

new york ny

institute for community living

thursday–monday

4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

$19.81 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) with employer match
• paid vacation, personal and sick time, mental health days, and 12 paid holidays
• wellness resources
• educational leave and tuition assistance
• commuter benefits and other voluntary benefits.

Why this role

The posting specifies an evening schedule from Thursday through Monday and hourly resident rounds.

About the employer

Institute for Comm Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.