Residence Counselors- Full Time
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Salary$21 – $45k
LocationSchenectady, New York, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size51–200 people
PostedFeb 18, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live19h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Feb 18, 2026
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High school diploma required
Demonstrated ability in helping others
Valid and insurable driver's license
Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience
Both the ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
The ability to be organized and have good time management skills
college classes in human services preferred
All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks
Residence Counselor- Full Time
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Residence Counselor are to provide services to adults who have a diagnosis of mental illness and living in a group home. Specific duties of the Residence Counselor included:
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Provide supportive counseling;
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Providing rehabilitation skills such as teaching of daily living skills including medication management and coping skills, crisis intervention and prevention;
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Recreation activities for socialization and stress reduction; and
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Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our clients, ensuring clients are doing their chores correctly and assisting with cleaning activities.
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Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
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Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Residence Counselor include:
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High school diploma required, college classes in human services preferred.
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Demonstrated ability in helping others.
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Valid and insurable driver’s license. Agency vehicles are available for transporting clients.
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Experience working with people who have a diagnosis of mental illness or other human service experience.
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Both the ability to work independently and as a team member.
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Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
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The ability to be organized and have good time management skills.
Benefits
1574 Union Residence Salary and Schedule:
$21.46/hour, 40 hours per week. $44,636.80/annual equivalent.
Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Monday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Tuesday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm-11:00pm
Friday and Saturday Off
About the company
Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence. Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org.
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All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.
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