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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
Fulton & Montgomery, New York

Residence Counselor - Full Time

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

At Catholic Charities, we are committed to supporting individuals and families at every stage of life—regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place special emphasis on serving those who are economically disadvantaged and vulnerable. As a network of agencies providing diverse services across multiple communities, we take pride in the meaningful impact we make every day—and we truly love what we do.

We also understand the importance of balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being both at work and at home.

At Catholic Charities, hiring is personal. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our HR team or a trained hiring manager because we believe the right people make all the difference.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Residence Counselor to join our Fulton & Montgomery team. In this role, you will support residents in developing the skills needed to live independently and thrive in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Individual Action Plans (IAPs)

Provide Approved Medicaid Billable Services, Including

  • Assertiveness and self-advocacy
  • Community integration
  • Daily living skills training
  • Health services and medication management
  • Parenting training
  • Rehabilitation counseling and skill development
  • Socialization and symptom management
  • Substance use support

Teach and Support Independent Living Skills, Such As

  • Nutrition, meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation/storage
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Personal hygiene
  • Money management
  • Encourage positive social interaction and participation in recreational and leisure activities

Compensation & Schedule

  • Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Availability: On-call availability required

If you’re passionate about helping others build independence and improve their quality of life, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid NYS drivers license
  • First Aid/CPR certified (preferred)

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)

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Medicaid BillingAssertiveness Training

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residence Counselor - Full Time at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 549 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
20%
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 549 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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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