Rehabilitation Counselor

DEPARTMENT:GOWANDA COMMUNITY RESIDENCE PROGRAM - Gowanda, NY SCHEDULE:Tuesday           2:00 pm to 12:00 amWednesday      2:00 pm to 12:00 amSaturday         2:00 pm to 12:00 amSunday            2:00 pm to 12:00 am 
SALARY:                  $19.00 Per HourAVAILABLE:             ASAPJOB FUNCTION:Provide case management, rehabilitative, and restorative services to residents.  To teach, counsel, and monitor residents’ activities of daily living in a community residence or apartment setting, in order to develop skills, abilities, and experience that will facilitate greater opportunity for the resident to live in an environment that is independent.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in human services-related field; or an associate degree in human service-related field and three years’ experience in human services; or a high school diploma and five years’ experience in human services.
• Must possess a working knowledge of current issues and concerns of people with mental illness, rehabilitative training methods, and community resources.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a home telephone.
• Be able to travel to and among various facilities that are multileveled with stairs only.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for programmatic purposes.
• Criminal Background check approved by NYS Office of Mental Health

REPLY TO:
INTERNAL CANDIDATES:         Please forward “In House” application.  Updated resume is required.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:        Please apply at stel.org/careers