Residence Counselor - Per Diem

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$17.50/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Residence Counselor - Per Diem at Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery County.

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 manger!

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Residence Counselor - Per Diem, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

  • Develop and implement Individual Action Plan (IAP) by providing approved Medicaid billable services including Assertiveness/Self Advocacy, Community Integration, Daily Living Skills Training, Health Services, Medication Management, Parenting Training, Rehabilitation Counseling, Skill Development, Socialization, Substance Abuse, and Symptom Management.

Teach Independent Living Skills Including

  • Proper nutrition, menu planning, preparation of a grocery list, reading recipes, meal preparation, food storage, and shopping
  • Basic housekeeping skills
  • Instruct and supervise residents in appropriate personal hygiene skills
  • Assist residents in developing money management skills
  • Encourage residents to develop appropriate social skills and participate in recreational and leisure time activities
  • Develop and implement structured recreational/group activities
  • Help residents to utilize community resources for financial, medical, employment, educational and recreational needs

Residence Counselor - Per Diem Minimum Salary: $ 17.50

Residence Counselor - Per Diem Maximum Salary: $ 17.50

Residence Counselor - Per Diem Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 19 hours/week

  • Mid shifts, overnights, and weekends
  • Subject to call

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population
  • Experience with exposure to bodily fluids

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

  • For benefit-eligible positions:
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Retirement planning options
  • 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)
  • Click here for our Benefits Brochure
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
  • Exciting referral bonuses
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Recognition and Awards
  • Career Growth
  • A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

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 develops and implements Individual Action Plans while providing essential services like medication management and symptom support. They also teach residents independent living skills, including nutrition, hygiene, and money management, to facilitate community integration.

Key Skills

Individual Action Plan DevelopmentSubstance Abuse SupportNutrition PlanningPersonal Hygiene Instruction

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 22% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
29%
Sign-on bonus
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 750 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Planning
Generous Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts