Sober Living Residential Counselor (Part-time Overnights) - Ithaca, NY

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We are seeking part-time coverage for third shift: 12 AM - 8AM.

About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly qualified part-time Residential Counselor for the Serenity House Community Re-integration program. This OASAS-certified program provides a supportive, structured, sober living environment for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Residential Counselors support each Resident’s progress towards the goals outlined in their individualized service plans and help maintain a safe environment in the home. 

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Prioritizing best practices in person-centered care concerning each resident’s individual dignity and integrity, including their unique goals.
• Taking care of and ensuring that our residents are safe and taken care of.
• Provide orderliness, cleanliness, and structure to the program’s day-to-day operations.
• Developing, fostering, and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with residents, their families, and the SJCS team

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• The work requires no unusual demand for physical effort but is an active position.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $20 to $21 per hour and is dependent on experience.

We are seeking part-time coverage for the following shift:

• Third Shift: 12 AM - 8AM part-time

Other benefits if eligible include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website SJCS Careers to be considered.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not complete, as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• One or more years of relevant experience (required).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (desired).
• CRPA or working toward a CRPA certification (desired).
• CASAC or working towards CASAC certification (desired).

• Understanding of and ability to provide:
  • Motivational Interviewing,
  • Person-Centered support,
  • Mental Health First Aid
• Ability to gain and demonstrate a thorough understanding of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with landlord partners, representatives from other agencies, other benefits/service providers, and the public.
• Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Ability to know professional and interpersonal boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate a consistently empathetic and assume-the-best attitude in all interactions with residents and staff.
• Ability to stay committed to empowering residents to achieve their own individualized service plan goals.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with residents from a person-centered approach while holding appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions.
• Ability to be a proactive and flexible team member, including a willingness to ask for clarification, help, and feedback as needed.
• Knowledge of the utilization of technological tools for timely and accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of substance use treatment, recovery culture, concerns, issues, and trends.
• Ability to demonstrate a calm, composed, and de-escalating demeanor and appropriately utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, verbal and written.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• The work requires no unusual demand for physical effort but is an active position.