Counselor, Community Residential Services

Job overview

The Counselor, Community Residential Services role is onsite in New York, NY, with compensation of $19.8077 per hour. Institute for Community Living supports adults with mental illness and substance use disorders in community residential settings. This direct-care role helps residents build daily living skills, pursue personal goals, and participate in the community while maintaining a safe, supportive residential environment.

What you'll do

• Support residents with hygiene, grooming, nutrition, daily living skills, and community activities
• monitor and document behavior and treatment responses
• follow emergency procedures
• inspect and maintain a safe, clean facility
• update shift communication logs
• monitor medications and document when assigned
• attend meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor

community residential

mental health

substance use support

direct care

new york ny

institute for community living

$19.81/hr

paid time off

403(b) match

health benefits

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• paid vacation, personal, sick, and mental health days
• 12 paid holidays
• employee assistance and mental health resources
• educational leave, tuition assistance, training, and career development.

Why this role

Entry-level direct-care role with training and career development opportunities; relief post in a residential program with 24/7 staffing coverage.

About the employer

Institute for Comm Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.