Substance Abuse Counselor
| Estimated Pay | $28 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | New Rochelle, New York |
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Estimated Pay$17.48
$28.49
$46.66
About this job
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...
Position: Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed.
Crossroads Residence is a community residence in operation since 1991 and houses single males who are recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser
Location: 395 Webster Avenue * New Rochelle, NY 10801
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a High School diploma or GED.
- Current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
- A minimum of 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.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life insurance,
- Retirement plan
- Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
- Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
- Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more...
To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser:
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
- Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT
- Job Function Counseling
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $26.63
- Max Hiring Rate $26.63
- Required Education High School
- New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
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