Mental Health Counselor / Direct Support Professional — Boys Community Residence

Job overview

The Mental Health Counselor / Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Binghamton, NY, at the Boys Community Residence. Compensation is $18–$20.26 per hour. The role supports residents through supervision, daily living assistance, and progress toward service plan goals. The position provides a structured residential setting where staff model appropriate behavior, assist with daily living skills, support medication self-administration as directed, and respond to crises using behavioral support plans. The role also contributes to documentation, team planning, and intake and discharge activities.

What you'll do

• Supervise residents and model appropriate behavior
• teach and assist with activities of daily living
• perform household upkeep and assist with meals
• supervise medication self-administration as ordered and document it
• provide transportation as needed
• assist with crisis management and follow behavioral support plans
• document progress and participate in meetings, case reviews, intake, and discharge planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health counselor

direct support professional

boys community residence

binghamton ny

catholic charities of broome county

$18–$20.26/hr

residential support

daily living skills

crisis management

medication support

service plans

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Residential support role serving boys in a community residence; high school diploma or equivalent and some human services experience required.

About the employer

Catholic Charities Of Broome County is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.