Transitional Living Counselor
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About the job
Location: Middletown, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri Days (Flexible)
Rate: $18.50
🌟 Ready to Change Lives (And Advance Your Career)? Become a Transitional Living Counselor!
Are you enthusiastic, organized, and ready to make a real impact? Our Mental Health Housing and Recovery Program is looking for a full-time Transitional Living Counselor (TLC) to join our tight-knit team of professionals!
🔥 Perks of the Job: We Invest in YOU!
We do not just offer a job; we offer a launchpad for your career.
🎓 Tuition Assistance Program: Want to go back to school or finish your degree? We help pay for it!
💼 Internship Opportunities: Get hands-on, specialized experience right here within our programs.
📈 Massive Career Growth: We love to promote from within and will help you climb the career ladder.
📋 What You’ll Do (The Day-to-Day)
As a TLC, you will be the ultimate coach, helping individuals learn habilitation and recovery skills, connect with community resources, and crush their personal goals.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Building Trust: Engage and develop positive, life-changing relationships with residents.
Teamwork: Partner with the broader service team to coordinate great outcomes.
The Essentials: Perform assessments and develop personalized service plans.
Skill Building: Provide restorative services that help people regain independence.
Documentation: Keep timely, accurate records in line with NYSOMH and Medicaid rules.
Note: You will manage a small, focused caseload of just 8-9 cases and participate in a periodic, rotating weekly on-call schedule.
✅ Who You Are (Qualifications)
We value diverse backgrounds! You fit the bill if you have one of the following:
A High School diploma + 5 years of experience in human services.
An Associate’s degree in human services + 3 years of experience.
A Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field.
A valid driver's license is required.
✨ Bonus Points: Life Recovery Experience is highly preferred and valued here!
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From Access: Supports for Living's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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