Counselor Assistant

The Addictions Care Center of Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Addictions Care Center of Albany seeks compassionate residential counselors to support clients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, following OASAS and agency rules.

You will monitor residents day and night, report progress at shift changes, and assist with goals while ensuring health, safety, and security. Valid NY driver license and CPR/First Aid are preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with CASAC coursework a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 350-hour CASAC course a plus.
• Valid New York State driver license.
• CPR and First Aid certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' physical, mental, and emotional status day and night.
• Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on residence areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security.
• Report progress on residence at every shift change.
• Provide assistance to residents, including motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
• Log telephone calls, personal visits and significant events during shifts into the Residential logbook.
• Transport clients to treatment activities, appointments, and emergencies as needed.
• Conduct random urine drug screens and log results for pickup.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Education

High School diploma or GED

350-hour CASAC course

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide substance abuse rehabilitation and counseling services to clients in accordance with OASAS and Agency rules and regulations in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night.
• Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Men's Residences client rooms, kitchen, and common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security.
• Reports progress on residence at every shift change.
• Provides assistant to residents, this includes motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
• Logs telephone, personal visits and significant event or information during your shift into the Residential logbook.
• Transports clients to treatment program activities, D.S.S., medical and legal appointments, recreational opportunities and in emergencies.
• Conducts random and routine urine drug screens. Log all information and prepare for pick up.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations

Valid New York State driver license. CPR and First Aid certified preferred

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Attending or completed 350-hour CASAC course a plus.

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time