Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR, FULL-TIME

NORTH MAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENCE

Jamestown, NY 14701

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

JOB TITLE:                 ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR  Full-Time 
 
DEPARTMENT:          North Main Community Residence – Jamestown, NY    
 
TENTATIVE HOURS:  

• Sunday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Monday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Tuesday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

• Wednesday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Thursday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

   
MINIMUM SALARY:      $17.37 per hour
 
AVAILABLE:                 ASAP
 
JOB FUNCTION:
 
Performs direct care work teaching adult daily living skills and supervising residents in agency community residence or apartment program.  Duties include performing daily household tasks and providing supportive counseling and related therapeutic services to people with mental illness.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge
High School/GED diploma or equivalent required.  Associates degree in Human Services and/or one year experience working with people with mental illness preferred. 
Prefer a working knowledge of current issues and concerns of people with mental illness, rehabilitative training methods, and community resources.
Excellent customer service skills.
 

Other Qualifications
Have a home telephone.
Be able to travel to and among various facilities that are multi-leveled with stairs only.
Have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
May be required to use personal vehicle for programmatic purposes.
Must pass criminal background checks are required my NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS OMIG, and other regulatory agencies.
 
REPLY TO:               Janine Tomczak
                                    STEL, Inc.
                                    715 Central Avenue
                                    Dunkirk, NY  14048
                                    tomczakj@stel.org

Apply on line at http://stel.org/careers or email jobs@stel.org

 
INTERNAL CANDIDATES:  Please forward “In House” application.  Updated resume is required.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please apply at stel.org/careers
 
DEADLINE: Internal Candidates:           Until position is filled.
DEADLINE: External Candidates:          Until position is filled.
 
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