Substance Use Counselor
Substance Use Counselor
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So it is our pleasure to announce that we are currently seeking a fulltimecandidate for the role of Substance Use Counselor (SUC) to join our team! Veterans preferred for specific VA Shelter locations.
By ICL definition under the direct supervision of the Dir. of Social Services a Substance Abuse Counselor is someone primarily responsible for providing direct assistance to residents with mental disabilities in understanding and managing substance abuse.
MIN. ROLE REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:
- LOCATION: Brooklyn NY 11201 Available Monday to Friday Shift: Hours TBD
- EDU/EXP: GED/HSE or higher and 3 years of relevant human services with substance abuse preferably in a shelter setting
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor or In Training (CASAC) or (CASACT) mandatory for this role
- Certifications: per program needs you MUST obtain maintain or be in the process of acquiring ALL certifications within 6mos of hire
- CPR & First Aid
- OD Responder from NYS Opioid Prevention Program (NYSOOPP)
- Valid State Drivers ID CDL General Class D or Class A B or C licensing accepted) NY NJ CT or PA preferred
- Proper attire always this includes business casual or professional attire
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to sit stand stoop bend and stretch for long periods of time
- Ability to effectively use computer software such as MS Word and Outlook
- Ability to consistently report for work as scheduled being oncall if needed
- Knowledge of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder
- Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor including lifting objects weighing up to 30 lbs
- Ability to work in a setting with diverse individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders
- Ability to work independently and as a team to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures
- Ability to effectively and efficiently present info and respond to questions from employees and other persons served
- Strong problemidentification and solving skills and knowing when to make proper judgment calls and/or seek assistance
- Ability to continually learn and apply knowledge with a willingness to participate in inservice training and development activities
- Ability to learn understand and comply with all state and city regulations policies and procedures regarding substance abuse
- Ability to engage in active listeningattending to what other people are saying with awareness of self and ones impact on others
- Strong communication listening interpersonal writing presenting and conveying skills bilingual is a plus but not mandatory
- Ability to facilitate meetings and organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting
- Ability to follow all safety guidelines in accordance with the performance of the tasks mentioned below...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR TASKS:
- Develop evaluate implement and modify a case management plan meeting all deadlines and productivity standards
- Ensure residents have any necessary transportation escorting them to and from substance abuse appointments and participation
- Lay the groundwork for the implementation of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment an evidencebased practice upon discharge for residents with mental illness and substance abuse disorders
- Function as an effective team member including performing share of work cooperating with coworkers securing cooperation and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with coworkers supervisors and residents
- Comply with attendance and timekeeping rules reporting reliably and regularly to work on an ongoing basis and attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff mgmt. supervision and clinical meetings required inservice trainings and development activities
- Provide and conduct individual and/or group harm reduction counseling that addresses substance abuse issues as they relate to getting and keeping a job and permanent housing and cognitivebehavioral relapse prevention techniques and motivational interviewing to residents as needed
- Execute emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual (e.g. monitor the availability and status of Naloxone kits provide education to staff as to the location of the kits ensure that the kits are not expired; administer CPR or First Aid to staff or residents who require such services etc.
- Conduct review and maintain accurate and timely documentation reports and other written material as assigned (e.g. staff communications log making entries concerning essential elements of info designated by program mgmt.; assessment info to determine the substance abuse needs and preferences of persons served; and uptodate accurate individual paper and electronic case records on each assigned resident etc.
- Assist in the orientation of new personnel when requested serving as a role model to residents including modeling appropriate demeanor appearance and interpersonal interactions and working with residents families and staff in a caring empathetic and respectful manner actively looking for ways to help be compassionate and hopeful helping others work toward recovery with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences
- Comply and promote compliance in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and agency policies (e.g. a smokefree environment at Transitional Veterans Residence; guiding the use of onsite drug testing for residents whose service plans incorporate it; immediately reporting serious incidents allegations of abuse or sensitive situations completing incident reports as a result etc. helping to strengthen and maintain an ethical organizational culture
- Collaborate with the peer counselors using linkages already developed in Bklyn & Queens with Buprenorphine and Methadone programs seeking to expand these to other locations as needed and serve as a liaison to TORCH or other similar programs to continue any substance abuserelated plans and processes while the person(s) served are actively in the residence develop and maintain any current or future work relationship with alcohol and substance abuse detoxification rehabilitation and treatment centers
- Perform other jobrelated tasks as assigned in an organized and detailoriented manner
- Please Note: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.
If you feel that youre a suitable candidate for this role and would like to join our organization please submit your resume in response to this ad to contact a recruiter in HR for further related info to the role above or the benefits mentioned below
ICL BENEFITS:
PLEASE NOTE: ICL Company Benefits are exclusive to employees working 20 hours and EDU Leave is 40 hours ONLY!
- PAID Orientation and Training Union
- Choice of full and/or partial Health Dental and Vision Benefits spousal and child coverage available too
- Life & AD&D Insurance Medical Flexible Spending
- Mental Health Services and Providers
- Educational & Parental Leave
- Tuition & WorkLife Assistance
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Matching 403B nonprofit
- Payroll Benefits: Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc.
- Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits
- And many more
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Employment Type
Full-Time
