Unit Counselor-FS-HB532807

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Some experience in a human services setting.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must obtain a food handlers certificate within 45 days of hire (Hylan Shelter only).
• Valid NYS Driver's License preferred.

Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Location Requirement: Onsite

Compensation: $19.8077

What We Offer

We provide competitive benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks
• Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits.

About the Role

The Unit Counselor performs a wide variety of tasks related to the care, nurturing, treatment, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing, safety, security, and support of residents. The Unit Counselor interacts directly with the residents and assures that all areas of the facility are clean and functioning as required. The UC will also perform activities in food preparation, serving food to consumers and assisting with maintenance of a clean attractive and sanitary cafeteria environment in the residence. May require light/medium physical effort in routine food service tasks.

Primary Responsibilities