Counselor

**\*\*NEW increased starting wage**\*\* **Pay:** $18.28 - $20.85 per hour! (*depending on related experience*) Pathways, Inc. is looking for compassionate people to fill direct service positions (full time and part time, all shifts) at our mental health program, Lake Breeze Community Residence for Children and Youth, located in Canandaigua, NY. **Come work with us!** - Full-time and part-time, all shifts - Excellent Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, FSA & 401K - Generous Paid Time Off (28 days in the first year!) - Tuition Reimbursement - Opportunities to Grow! **Nature of Work:** A Counselor is a compassionate and patient entry-level, direct-care, human services professional who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be responsible for providing instruction and support to children and youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance, using strengths-based and trauma-informed practices, with the goal of improving functioning and overall quality of life. As a Counselor you will be an integral member of the team, providing daily documentation and feedback regarding youth progress and needs. This position offers flexible scheduling (with multiple different schedules being available), competitive pay, benefits and opportunities for advancement for qualified and skilled employees. Learn more about [**Lake Breeze Community Residence**](https://www.pathwaysforyou.org/residential/lake-breeze-community-residence-adolescents "Lake Breeze Community Residence for Adolescents") **Minimum Qualifications:** - Associate’s degree in a human services related field is strongly preferred; a high school diploma with related experience may be considered. - Requires a valid drivers’ license that meets insurability guidelines to operate Agency-owned vehicles. - Must meet the requirements of the School Age Care, Day Care, and/or Mental Health Regulations regarding a State Central Register Clearance regarding a history of abuse/maltreatment of children and Criminal History Review for criminal convictions. Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together. Shifts Vary