Counselor - Residential
Company: ST ANNE INSTITUTE
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description FUNCTIONS: To create a safe and
secure environment, helping residents gain self-control and develop
positive social skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Implement agency
practices including policies, procedures, unit routine and
expectations, as directed by Program Manager, Senior Residential
Counselors or Admin staff. • Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and
trauma-sensitive environment. • Provide vigilant supervision of
residents providing for opportunities to teach and role model,
during all aspects of routine. “Routine” refers to recreational
activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes, and any additional
program activities. • Facilitate group meetings and activities,
both on and off campus, including outings. • Foster appropriate
adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries. • Use
open, honest, effective, professional communication skills, both
verbally and in writing. • Ensure assigned paperwork and other
records is thorough and accurate. • Attend training in Therapeutic
Crisis Intervention and use the techniques to prevent and intervene
in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when
needed. • Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including
weekly staff meetings, rounds supervision meetings, treatment
reviews and in-service meetings. • Abide by the NYS Justice Center
and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics. QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BS in
field of Human Services preferred; two years in related area
required. Experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to meet written, physical and life space
interview testing standards as outlined by therapeutic crisis
intervention curriculum.
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