Counselor Assistant

The Addictions Care Center of Albany; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Town of Queensbury is seeking a Part-Time Counselor Assistant. The role involves monitoring clients' physical and emotional status, and ensuring safety and compliance in the facility. Candidates must hold a valid New York State driver license and prefer CPR and First Aid certifications. Education requirement includes a high school diploma or GED. This position is scheduled for weekends, with shifts from 12am-8am or 4pm-12am.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor physical, mental, and emotional status of clients.
• Daily monitoring of client rooms for program compliance.
• Provide assistance and encouragement to residents.
• Log significant events during shifts.
• Manage and report incidents.
• Perform urine drug screens as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night. The Counselor Assistant completes rounds and logging information as well as all the other responsibilities.
• Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Residential 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.
• Assumes responsibility for managing and reporting incidents.
• Perform urine drug screens as needed.
• Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department or police as needed.

Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations

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

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Job Type

Part-Time; Weekends: Every Saturday & Sunday 12am-8am or 4pm-12am