Trauma-Informed Recovery Counselor Assistant

St Johns Community Services; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

PTO and vacation

Flexible scheduling

Company paid LTD

Connectivity reimbursements

Job summary

St. John's Community Services in Ithaca, NY is seeking a compassionate Counselor Assistant for our Serenity House residential treatment program. You will provide day-to-day case management, lead life skills groups, and coordinate referrals to help residents progress toward independent living.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and strong teamwork. The position requires a minimum high school diploma, CASAC-T or enrollment in CASAC program, and experience in substance use

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in substance use, mental health or human services preferred; lived experience in recovery valued.
• CASAC-T or CASAC Educational Program with completion within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in meeting goals outlined in service plans via weekly meetings.
• Help residents solve housing, benefits, ID, transportation, employment and education needs.
• Refer concerns needing counseling or plan changes to House Manager or Clinical Supervisor.
• Complete weekly home visits at scattered site locations.
• Lead psychoeducation and life skills groups from a written curriculum.
• Co-facilitate other groups as assigned.
• Make and track referrals to outpatient treatment, vocational, educational, legal, mental health, and social services.
• Follow up on referral outcomes and record in resident records.
• Assist residents in connecting with primary care and obtaining medical records.
• Coordinate with prescribers and OTP partner to support access to medications for addiction treatment.
• Obtain 42 CFR Part 2 consents for outside contacts.
• Conduct SUD and co-occurring disorder screening.
• Non-clinical intake and resident orientation; explain house rules and rights.
• Provide basic crisis response including naloxone and escalate to on-call staff.
• Deliver overdose prevention and naloxone education.
• Recordkeeping in compliance with OASAS, HIPAA and Medicaid requirements.
• Support structured recreation and community activities.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation using electronic systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CASAC-T or CASAC Educational Program

Associate or Bachelor’s in Human Services

Job description

St. John's Community Services in Ithaca, NY is seeking a compassionate Counselor Assistant for our Serenity House residential treatment program. You will provide day-to-day case management, lead life skills groups, and coordinate referrals to help residents progress toward independent living.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and strong teamwork. The position requires a minimum high school diploma, CASAC-T or enrollment in CASAC program, and experience in substance use