Sober Living Residential Counselor (SUB) - Ithaca, NY (34924)

Salary Range $20.00 - $21.00 HourlyPosition Type Part TimeCategory Health CareDescriptionTo be considered for any SJCS careers all applicants must apply using this link SJCS Careers (https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=666629E45D4513587C50B1BD585D7161)We are seeking sub coverage for all shifts: 12a-8a, 8a-4p, and 4p-12a. Subs with evening, weekend, and overnight availability would be ideal.About St. John's Community ServicesFounded in 1868, St. John's Community Services is a private not for profit organization driven by our mission of advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the opportunity to live their best life.About Serenity HouseSerenity House is a residential treatment program located in Ithaca that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who are recovering from substance use disorders and seeking long-term rehabilitation support. Through client-centered residential care, we work collaboratively with residents to support their reintegration into the community through counseling, vocational opportunities, life skills development, and connections to local resources.Our team is committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented services that promote dignity, growth, and long-term wellness.Ideal Qualities and Skills:Ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive care to diverse populationsStrong understanding of professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality requirementsCommitment to empowering residents to achieve individualized treatment and recovery goalsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team while remaining flexible and proactiveWillingness to seek clarification, support, and feedback when neededAbility to appropriately utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environmentKnowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, current treatment trends, and recovery cultureFamiliarity with mental health first aid principles and behavioral health support strategiesStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to complete timely, accurate, and professional documentation using electronic systemsCommitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in residential care servicesRequired Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalentA year or more of relevant experienceDesired Qualifications:CRPA or working toward a CRPA certificationCASAC or working towards CASAC certificationAssociate or bachelor's degree in human services, or related fieldCore Responsibilities and Tasks:Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, staff, and visitors within the residential programProvide person-centered, recovery-oriented care that respects each resident's dignity, integrity, autonomy, and individualized treatment goalsFacilitate and co-facilitate educational groups and community eventsMaintain orderliness, cleanliness, structure, and consistency within the program's daily operations to support a safe and therapeutic environmentDevelop, foster, and maintain positive, collaborative, and professional relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and SJCS team membersOrienting residents to the program,Conducting safety and checks for unsafe items in residents rooms and common areasComplete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to assist in maintaining operations of the houseMaintain a safe residential environment by minimizing unsafe items, monitoring community safety concerns, and maintaining awareness of resident and staff whereabouts in accordance with emergency protocols and program expectationsMaintain the therapeutic integrity of the residential community by actively engaging with residents, modeling healthy behaviors, reinforcing positive decision-making, and redirecting unsafe or counterproductive behaviors using empathy and professionalismSupport residents through teachable moments by modeling communication skills, emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, conflict resolution, and recovery-oriented decision-makingComplete all required documentation, reports, shift notes, and electronic records accurately and within established timeframesParticipate actively in shift transitions, team communication, supervision, training, and other assigned program activitiesAssist residents with daily living skills (e.g., routines, hygiene, time management, accountability)Monitor resident behavior, mood changes, and overall functioning, and report concerns appropriatelySupport residents with self medication administrative, completing daily MAR, and medication countsQualificationsThis list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.All SJCS employees must:Obtain a valid health certificate to meet current funding authority requirements as required.Having a valid state-issued driver's license with a current driving record in good standing is required.Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.Physical and environmental conditions include:Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort except the normal risks or discomforts, requiring special safety precautions for operating a motor vehicle.Some travel – less than 10%.The hiring range for this position ranges from $20 to $21 an hour and is dependent on experience.Other benefits include the following:Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributionsRetirement plans.Company paid LTD.Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.FlexibilityHelping 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.