Rehabilitation Counselor - Full Time/Permanent - Gowanda NY

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.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A REWARDING AND MEANINGFUL CAREER, APPLY TODAY!

Learn more about us at www.stel.org

Role: Rehabilitation Counselor
Term: Full-time/permanent
Location: Onsite in Gowanda, NY
Travel: Candidates must have clean, valid license for company and/or personal vehicle use.
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 4-12am
Compensation: starting at $19.57 Per Hour
Benefits: We offer paid-time off, paid holidays, affordable medical/dental/vision, 403b retirement plan, and a company profit sharing plan.

JOB FUNCTION:

This individual will provide case management, rehabilitative, and restorative services to residents within our residential rehabilitation Programs.

DUTIES:

• Provides Case Management within our AWARDS tool
• Monitor’s the resident’s daily activities to ensure a safe and equitable environment.
• Teaches and coaches residents on the skills, abilities, and confidence required to live more independently.
• Medication administration.
• Assists residents with managing their medical and therapy appointments.
• Maintains cleanliness of the residence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or AS degree in Human Services field of study OR HS diploma with 5 years of human services work experience.
• Must possess knowledge of current issues and concerns of people with mental illness, rehabilitative training methods, and community resources.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with medication administration.
• Compassion, sensitivity, understanding for individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.

OTHER:

• Have a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for programmatic purposes (mileage expensed).
• Criminal Background check approved by NYS Office of Mental Health during onboarding to STEL.

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, as amended; 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.

STEL, Inc. recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes, discharges, compensates, and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin/ancestry, or disability unrelated to an individuals ability to perform the job.

Southern Tier Environments for Living (also known as STEL, Inc.) provides rehabilitative and support services to persons with mental illness and other disabilities in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and southern Erie counties. Our service spectrum includes residential treatment group homes & apartments, supported housing, single room occupancy housing, vocational rehabilitation, case management, social supports. STEL also works collaboratively with other agencies throughout New York and in Western Pennsylvania to develop affordable housing for persons with special needs.

Our organization is designed to help people by providing essential services that allow individuals to live as independently as possible in our communities. We're strongly committed to assisting people by promoting mental health wellness and creating environments where individuals can develop the essential abilities to live and function productively and independently. We're equally committed to assisting people in time of need to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations, homelessness, and unsafe living arrangements.