Positions at Transitional Services, Inc.
TSI, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a wide variety of staff positions, including part-time and full-time. We pride ourselves on our high educational standards, and there is ample opportunity for promotion from entry-level positions. All direct-care jobs require a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Benefits for full-time staff are generous. Extensive training is provided. All positions with substantial unsupervised contact with consumers require a criminal background check.
Part-Time Support Counselors work 17.5 hours per week, typically in the late afternoons and weekends. The schedule can work very well for students. An Associate's degree in Human Services or current enrollment in a Bachelor's program for Social Work or Psychology is required. Support Counselors provide direct skills teaching, such as personal and home management to the consumers, and work closely with all team members. One current opening in a group home, located in Lackawanna, serving seniors. Hours are Mondays 3-7:30, Tuesdays 3-8, and Thursdays 10-6. Beginning in May, the Thursday hours will shift to a weekend day.
Resident Counselors are full-time, entry-level staff. The schedule, which is known in advance for the calendar year, consists of afternoons and overnights. An RC works 1:1 with consumers, teaching skills such as medication management and socialization. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology is required. Two current openings: one located in Buffalo, serving adults dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse; one located in Buffalo, serving adults.
Awake Overnight Resident Counselor: seeking a full-time overnight person to work 11 p.m. - 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, to provide coverage and assist with any emergencies. Position is located in Buffalo, working with young adults. Requires current matriculation in a Bachelor's program for Psychology or Social Work, or Associate's degree in Human Services. No current openings.
Resident Counselor II: Full-time position serving adults diagnosed with chemical addiction and mental illness. The schedule consists of afternoons and overnights. The RC II teaches daily living skills such as medication management and relapse prevention. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology is required. No current openings.
Counselor I - Relief (in Licensed Treatment Residences) work primarily a daytime schedule. In addition, a R CI will cover overnights for a vacationing RC. The R CI provides rehabilitation counseling, support, and skill training. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology, plus one year of paid human services experience is required. On-call responsibilities are included, and shared with the other Counselor I. No current openings.
Counselor I's work a daytime schedule, with shared on-call responsibilities. The Counselor provides rehabilitation counseling, support, and skill training. The Relief Counselors and Counselor I's concentrate on skill development, such as symptom management, social skills, and assertiveness. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology, plus one year of paid human services experience is required. On-call responsibilities are included, and shared with the other Counselor I. No current openings.
MICA Specialist requires a CASAC (preferred) or Master's degree (plus one year paid substance abuse experience) or BA degree (plus three years paid substance abuse experience). The MICA Specialist works with groups and 1:1; knowledge of substance abuse, intervention strategies, relapse prevention, and mental health issues required. One current opening.
Recreation Coordinator requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Physical Education plus a minimum of one year paid human services experience. The position requires knowledge of physical fitness and community resources. No current openings.
Supported Housing Counselor is an advocate for tenants by assisting with establishing and maintaining housing and linkage to community resources. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology, plus one year of paid human services experience is required. No current openings.
Adolescent Counselor provides support and focus on daily living, social skills & self-esteem building with adolescents, ages 14 to 18. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology, plus one year of paid human services experience is required. Experience with adolescents strongly preferred. Overnight hours are required. One current opening: part-time, covering the vacations of other staff members.
Support Staff provide services to the consumers and staff, including administrative, technical, and maintenance support. No current openings.
All direct-care positions require a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and to pass a criminal background check. Most positions also require an automobile.
Full-time staff working directly with consumers may enjoy:
- Paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation to start, increasing to 6 weeks a year; 10 holidays each year, and paid sick time off.
- Medical health insurance options.
- Dental rider available.
- Vision rider available.
- Cancer insurance rider available.
- 403(a) Thrift Plan.
- Tax-deferred annuity plan available.
- Medical care and child care reimbursement account options.
And more importantly... TSI is dedicated to recovery and improving lives. You could be a part of that.
To apply for a position, please email cgraham@tsiwny.org (preferred) or fax (716.877.6445) or your cover letter and resume.
Additional questions? Call HR: (716) 874-8182 x 1346
Collette Graham, MA, CRC, PHR
Human Resources Manager