Residence Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Our community residence program offers more than just a roof—it is the foundation where people begin to rebuild their life in a safe environment supported by people whose primary goal is client success! If you are dedicated, empathetic, and possess strong crisis intervention skills with a passion for advocacy we want to hear from you.

As a Residence Counselor at Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties you will support and guide residents living in supportive housing. A successful Residence Counselor will thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where active listening and structured routine can turn a stressful day into a safe, empowering haven for residents.

As the Residence Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact by:

  • Delivering personalized behavioral care that honors each resident's unique needs, choices, and journey toward independent living.
  • Serve as a positive role model for residents, fostering a supportive community environment.
  • Develop and implement Individual Action Plans (IAPs) to teach vital independent living skills—such as money management, nutrition, and socialization—while delivering approved Medicaid-billable services.
  • Complete accurate assessments, progress notes, monthly summaries, and medication logs.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies, demonstrating appropriate assessment skills and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Mentor and train incoming residence counselor staff to ensure high-quality care.

At Catholic Charities hiring decisions are personal. So personal, in fact, that every application is screened by a member of the HR team or a trained hiring manager! We look forward to hearing from you!

Residence Counselor Pay - $20 per hour

Opportunities for advancement and increased pay are available as you grow with the Catholic Charities!

We are seeking a dependable team member to join our Residence Counselor team for overnight coverage. This position offers a structured evening and overnight schedule with a designated sleep period between lights out and lights on.

Sunday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Monday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM Tuesday

Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM Saturday

This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through consistent overnight support in a structured environment. Staff are expected to follow established overnight routines and respond to resident needs as required.

The designated sleep period occurs between scheduled lights-out and lights-on times.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Drivers License
  • 1-3 years’ experience with diverse population
  • Active listening skills
  • Empathy
  • Ability to maintain boundaries
  • Crisis de-escalation skills
  • Strong communication skills including interpersonal and written

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Retirement planning options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
  • Click here for our Benefits Brochure

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Law

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Key Responsibilities

The Residence Counselor provides personalized behavioral care and implements Individual Action Plans to support residents in independent living. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, responding to emergencies, and mentoring new staff members.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutrition EducationSocialization SupportMedicaid DocumentationInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 30% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 31 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-95k
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10
$110k-125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
CME allowance
19%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 341 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Gloversville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Median resident rent
$903/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement planning options
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Time Off (up to 23 days in first year)
Employee Discounts