Recovery Support Counselor Assistant

St. John's Community Services; City of Ithaca (NY); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

STD benefits

Retirement plans

Company paid LTD

Connectivity reimbursement

PTO & sick time

Descripción de la vacante

St. John’s Community Services, through Serenity House in Ithaca, seeks a compassionate Counselor Assistant to support residents’ reintegration, lead life skills groups, and coordinate referrals.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care within a residential setting and requires strong documentation and teamwork. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to recovery, flexibility, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment, with a minimum high school diploma and CASAC

Formación

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CASAC-T/P certification or currently enrolled in a 350 Hour CASAC Educational Program with a scheduled completion within 3 months of hire.
• Lived recovery experience valued and considered an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Meet weekly with residents to support service plan goals.
• Assist with housing search, benefits, IDs, transportation, employment, and education.
• Refer concerns to House Manager or Clinical Supervisor for counseling or plan changes.
• Lead psychoeducation and life skills groups from a written curriculum.
• Make and track referrals to outpatient treatment and other services.
• Document outcomes and coordinate with OTP and other providers.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Ethics & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Crisis de-escalation

Substance use knowledge

Mental health support

Electronic documentation

Educación

High School Diploma

CASAC-T/P certification or CASAC in progress

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in human services

Descripción del empleo

St. John’s Community Services, through Serenity House in Ithaca, seeks a compassionate Counselor Assistant to support residents’ reintegration, lead life skills groups, and coordinate referrals.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care within a residential setting and requires strong documentation and teamwork. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to recovery, flexibility, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment, with a minimum high school diploma and CASAC