Residence Counselor - Residential Services

The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. Residence Counselors support individuals living in single-site supportive housing programs for adults diagnosed with serious mental illness, assisting with daily living activities, providing individualized support, counseling, and crisis intervention.

Requirements

• Provide restorative services and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to clients
• Escort clients to appointments and other essential outings within the community
• Motivate and support clients in developing skills to maintain housing
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation for each client interaction
• Co-facilitate groups on topics such as wellness, leadership, housing stability, employment, education, relationships, and decision-making
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Ensure compliance with program requirements, including proper admissions and discharges, maintaining accurate census, documentation, and incident reporting
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and training sessions as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health insurance
• Other benefits