Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC / CASAC-T)

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Birthday Holiday

Descrizione del lavoro

Volunteers of America–Greater New York invites applications for a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC/CASAC-T). The counselor provides direct counseling, guidance and case management to clients with substance abuse issues within Empower Residence, a 24/7 transitional housing program for women in New York City.

The position requires CASAC or CASAC-T credentials and at least one year of social services experience; the program operates under HRA/DSS guidelines and offers a comprehensive benefits

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED and current CASAC or CASAC-T credential by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
• One year of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management and crisis intervention.

Mansioni

• Provide counseling to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
• Develop service plans addressing individualized needs.
• Maintain client records.
• Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
• Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.

Conoscenze

Counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Formazione

High School diploma or GED with NY CASAC or CASAC-T

Descrizione del lavoro

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position:

Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC/CASAC-T)

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)/ Case Manager participates in delivery of social services to all clients of the program.

Empower Residence is a 24/7 transitional housing program for women, operating under HRA/DSS guidelines. As an enhanced shelter, we support residents facing challenges such as mental health needs, substance use, unemployment, and poverty. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/services/housing

Location: New York, NY 10023

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
• One year’s experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.

Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
• Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.
• Maintain client records.
• Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
• Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.