Entry Level Counselor

Thrivenny; Town of Evans (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Thrivenny is seeking a part-time individual to support clinical staff by maintaining standards of care while interacting with residents. Responsibilities include providing transportation, facilitating activities, and ensuring compliance with confidentiality and professional standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for candidates holding a college degree in related fields, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: College Degree and experience in relevant fields.
• Valid Drivers License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive presence for clinical staff.
• Transport residents to activities or appointments.
• Conduct group activities and counseling.
• Supervise residents during daily activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA

Ability to maintain professional relationships

Transportation skills

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree in Substance Abuse or related fields

Job description

Schedule

Part-Time: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-9:30pm

Summary

Provide supportive presence for Clinical Staff in all areas of programming. Interaction with residents including, clinical activities, transport to off – site services, recreation, work projects and volunteer activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
• Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co‑workers
• Provide individual and group activities
• Co‑facilitate group counseling and didactic sessions
• Participate in clinical supervision at least bi‑weekly and comply with directions
• Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to strive to meet the Proficient Counselor standard
• Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On‑call system as needed
• Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
• Participate in record reviews
• Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service and conference/trainings as assigned
• Convey information inter/intra agency
• Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
• Maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
• Supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities including meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene, nutrition and daily chores
• Utilize program consumables and supplies cost effectively
• Transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
• Safeguard, monitor and distribute residents’ medication as prescribed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Required: Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: College Degree and experience in Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Physical Education and/or Recreation preferred

Other Job Requirements

Must maintain a valid Drivers License, as specified in the personnel policies.