Supportive Counselor

Overview

SOUTHERN TIER ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIVING, INC. (STEL, Inc.) is the Chautauqua - Allegheny region's leading mental health residential rehabilitation and support provider. We seek caring, empathetic and energetic people to join our team to support our mission assisting people in recovery from mental illness. Competitive salary and an excellent full-time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Sec.
125 plan, retirement plan, employee assistance plan and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.

Role: Supportive Housing Counselor

Term: Full-time/permanent

Location: Onsite in Jamestown, NY

Travel: Candidates must have a valid drivers license for company vehicle use. May require use of personal vehicle for travel from site-to-site (mileage reimbursed).

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9-5

Compensation: starting at $19.57 Per Hour

Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, affordable medical/dental/vision, 403(b) retirement plan, company-paid life insurance and a profit sharing plan.

* Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check through the NYS Office of Mental Health.

This individual will provide case management, rehabilitative, and restorative services to residents within our Supportive Housing program. Counselors are responsible for teaching, coaching, and monitoring residents daily living activities 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 independently.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelors 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.
• Experience with documentation.
• Working knowledge of current issues and concerns of people with mental illness, rehabilitative training methods, and community resources.

• Compassion, sensitivity and understanding for individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse.
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Be able to travel to and among various facilities that are multileveled with stairs only.
• Have a valid drivers 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

Please apply at stel.org/careers or send resumes to: mcevoyc and indicate the Job title and location in the Subject line.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STEL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). STEL, Inc. complies with all applicable requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Title I;
New York State Human Rights Law; and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.