FT/PT Counselors, OMH Congregate Programs Job

Employer Name:	SpiderID: 2926920
Location: New York, New York	Date Posted: 10/16/2009
Wage: N/A	Category: Counseling
Job Code: 1111
Number Of Openings: N/A

Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop counseling plans and provide direct care services for SPMI, HIV/AIDS infected and/or homeless adults in a transitional congregate setting to ensure that they are linked to needed services. May provide crisis intervention, formulation and achievement of clients’ goals and objectives, monitor medication, group facilitation, entitlement advocacy and teach adult living skills. In addition, assist residents in acquiring necessary skills to live independently in permanent housing.

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA preferred. Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience assisting persons with Mental Illness. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) required. Bi-lingual: English/ Spanish a plus.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: N/A
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Other Benefits

Company Profile:
Comunilife, Inc. a multi-service, not-for profit, organization founded in 1989, provides a continuum of culturally competent mental health, social services, meals and housing for low-income individuals including homeless persons living with mental illness and HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to promote self-sufficiency, build a healthier tomorrow and increase the quality of life of underserved diverse communities in New York City.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Morgan Cato	Company Type: Other
Company: Comunilife

City: New York
State: New York
Zip: 10001

Web Site: http://www.comunilife.org/