Residential Counselor

Primary Responsibilities include:

·  Provide informal counseling to residents and be available to residents for discussion of problems and goals.

·  Assist residents with their daily schedules and any transportation needs.

·  Make a daily inside and outside security sweep and maintain all required logs, documentation and any other required administrative tasks as required by the program.

·  Orient new residents to the house rules and regulations.

·  Assist with maintenance and cleaning of the house.

·  Prepare meals for residents and ensure there is adequate food and household supplies.

Qualifications and Requirements include:

·  HS diploma required; some college preferred.

·  2 years' experience working with adolescence required, residential setting preferred. 

·  Valid NYS driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history.

·  Awake shift - no sleeping.

·  Basic computer skills.

Schedule

·  Part time 16 hours

·  Saturday & Sunday 4 pm - 12 am

All positions at FCA are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.