Residence Counselor
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About the job
Liberty Resources is seeking a Per Diem Residence Counselor in Oneida, NY to provide coverage at Venture House, a community residence serving adults 18 years of age and older who are diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. Our team of outstanding professionals is dedicated to providing high quality services to individuals in Madison County.
Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
Liberty Resources is dedicated to providing a wide array of services and supports to help individuals live their best lives. We value service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
What We Offer
A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
Competitive Compensation
Family-Friendly Workplace
Continuing Education Opportunities
Residence Counselor Position Summary:
The Residence Counselor performs functions relevant to the OMH program, works with residents in assisting them with activities of daily living.
Residence Counselor Job Responsibilities:
Performs Restorative Services for designated clientele as directed by the program supervisor,
In compliance with NYS Part 595 regulations.
Provides advocacy, supportive counseling and referral and linkage services for program residents as needed and as assigned by the program supervisor.
Maintains the quality of the residential experience compatible with high standards of service delivery.
Provides coverage for the program as reflected in staffing plan, including overnights as required.
Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.
Residence Counselor Qualifications:
HS diploma required. Bachelors/Associates or prior experience preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
Available Shifts:
Weekend overnights 11pm-7am
Weekend days 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm
Starting Rate: $20.06 per hour Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
From Liberty Resources's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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