As of May 17, 2012, the following positions are open at Equinox. To apply for any of these positions, please forward a resume, a letter referencing Position Title and Job Code, and salary requirements to:
Human Resources
Equinox Inc.
95 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206
phone: 518-434-6135
fax: 518-434-4502
email: Human Resources Manager
Youth Services
| Position Title: | Youth Counselor |
| Employment Status: | Respite |
| Department: | Equinox House for Youth |
| Hours/Week: | Respite |
| Job Code: | DJ |
Respite Youth Counselor with the potential to become permanent part-time. High-energy, dedicated, experienced and professional team player wanted.
Responsibilities: Supervise, guide, interacts with youth in a short-term residential program.
Qualifications: Minimum 2-year experience. Clean valid driver’s license required.
Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a team. Be able to model calm and cooperative behavior. Maintain client confidentiality. Reliable, able to maintain boundaries and enforce rules. EOE.
Hours and Benefits: Respite hours vary: 1st shift (8-4 M-F Holiday only & Sat/Sun); 2nd Shift (3:30-11:30pm Sat-Tuesday); 3rd Shift (11pm-9am).
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| Position Title: | Weekend Independent Living Skill Worker |
| Employment Status: | Part time |
| Department: | Transitional Living Program |
| Hours/Week: | 10 |
| Job Code: | CA |
Responsibilities: Supervise, support and coach youth in a supported apartment program. Provide opportunities for youth to learn and practice daily living skills.
Qualifications: Two years experience with adolescents required. Must have a clean, valid, NYS Driver’s license.
Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Hours and Benefits: Positions hours are Saturday 9pm-2am and Sunday 9pm-2am.
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Domestic Violence Services
| Position Title: | Residential Counselor |
| Employment Status: | Respite |
| Department: | Domestic Violence Shelter |
| Hours/Week: | Respite |
| Job Code: | CR |
Responsibilities: Provide resident programming for 30-bed Domestic Violence Shelter. Shelter intake and crisis intervention, supervise and monitor safety of Shelter and residents. Answer 24 hour hotline.
Qualifications: Prior human service and/or residential services experience preferred. Must have a clean, valid, NYS Driver’s license.
Skills and Abilities: Must be compassionate, well organized and sensitive to domestic violence issues. Team oriented but able to work independently.
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