Residence Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18 per hour

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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 - $18 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 rotating day, evening and overnight schedule.

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

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.)
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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

Provide individualized behavioral support and serve as a positive role model for residents in supportive housing, helping them build skills for independent living. Develop and implement Individual Action Plans, document assessments and progress, maintain medication logs, respond to emergencies, and mentor incoming staff.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Boundary SettingInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndividual Action PlanningIndependent Living Skills TrainingMedication LoggingProgress Documentation

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% 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 ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k 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

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 29 employers

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$100k-115k
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$116k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
23%
PSLF eligible
19%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Johnstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Median resident rent
$914/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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 Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement Planning Options
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Time Off (up to 23 days in first year)
Employee Discounts