Transitional Services, Inc.

TSI, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a wide variety of positions, including full and part time. Full-time positions include generous PTO and benefits. We pride ourselves on our high standards and ample professional development opportunities. All direct-care jobs require a valid and clean New York State driver’s license. Positions with substantial unsupervised contact with clients require several background checks. Please see below for a list of the positions we commonly recruit for and check our Linkedin page for the latest on TSI. https://www.linkedin.com/company/tsi-wny/

Counselor I is a full-time (35 hours per week) position, providing support to residents with a behavioral health diagnosis in their apartments in the community or within a group home. The Counselor I will teach daily living skills, coordinate care, and assist residents with achieving their greatest independence. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, plus one year of paid behavioral health experience. A personal vehicle, clean driving record, and background checks (with drug testing) are required. Compensation starts at $26.00 per hour.

Community Counselor is a full-time (35 hours per week) position, providing support to behavioral health clients to ensure their successful integration into the community. This position will have a caseload of adults diagnosed with a mental illness, at risk of or previously homeless. The Community Counselor will liaise with landlords and service providers to foster an on-going therapeutic relationship supportive of the client's individual recovery and goals. They will assist in maintaining the client's independence by encouraging the development of daily living skills, and managing linkages and referrals as needed. All meetings will be conducted in the client’s apartment. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, plus one year of paid behavioral health experience. A personal vehicle, clean driving record, and background checks (with drug testing) are required. Compensation starts at $25.25 per hour.

Resident Counselor (RC) is a full-time (40 hours) or part-time (20 hours) Duties include teaching daily living skills to residents: cooking, managing personal hygiene, effective socialization, medication management, budgeting finances, navigating the community, etc. Hours are typically second shift (4 p.m. to midnight, and/or weekends), but there may be flexibility in hours. Please include your availability, if limited, when applying. A bachelor’s degree (or junior or senior standing) in a Human Services field (psychology, social work, sociology, education); A bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of paid experience in health or human services or customer service; CASAC; An associate’s degree in mental health/substance abuse counseling or human services plus one year of paid experience in health or human services or customer service; or a high school degree plus 3 years of paid health or human services experience or customer service are required. Valid driver’s license and background checks (with drug test) required. Please specify if interested in full or part time. Compensation starts at $20.50 per hour.

Awake Overnight Counselor is a full-time (40 hours) or part-time (20 hours) position, providing coverage and support generally from midnight to 8 a.m. (The part-time position may have some daytime hours, depending on the unit). The AOC is available to manage any emergencies, count and supervise medications, assist in unit upkeep and organization, and file paperwork. Minimum qualifications include a high school degree, plus 3 years of paid experience in human services or customer service. Valid driver’s license and background checks (with drug test) required. Please specify if interested in full or part time. Compensation starts at $20.50 per hour.

Full time Benefits include:

Generous paid vacation time off
Paid sick time off
Healthcare: monthly allowance covers up to 100% of premiums
Dental rider available
Vision rider available
Cancer insurance rider available
403(b) Thrift Plan
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 employment@tsiwny.org (preferred); fax (716) 877-6445; or mail your resume and cover letter to 389 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222. Additional questions? Call HR: (716) 819-1769 Shannon Scott, Human Resources Manager or email Sscott@tsiwny.org.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Our Inclusion Commitment TSI’s mission is to help the individuals in our care live more independent lives. To achieve this, we put people at the heart of everything we do. Whether related to accessibility, gender identification, race, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation, it’s important to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others. It is our aim to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same.