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About the Role
Under general supervision, this role assists substance use disorder clients in developing and progressing with vocational and life skills goals. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards, supporting collaborative communication among staff, and ensuring a trauma-informed care environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists clients in the development and progress of vocational educational goals.
- Maintains written records of goals and progress, including progress notes and other documentation regarding client vocational status, life skills, and recreation progress.
- Supports development and implementation of a curriculum to train clients in employability skills.
- Coordinates with other staff to integrate and utilize vocational/employment components and curriculum.
- Provides interview and job readiness education, including running groups.
- Makes contact with and develops job experience locations based on client education or interest.
- Develops job experience or job shadow opportunities for clients and places clients on job sites.
- Plans and implements all therapeutic recreation, Life Skills, and individual leisure components.
- Provides classroom instruction in leisure education and stress management.
- Provides activities related to physical fitness and recreational outings.
- Tracks expenses and submits for payment.
- Oversees life skills curriculum in collaboration with the Clinical Team.
- Incorporates curriculum into the program schedule to be presented by Residential Associates.
- Documents and monitors progress.
- Completes and maintains all necessary documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Enters shift notes into the electronic client record database per each scheduled shift.
- Completes group notes into the electronic client record database by the end of each shift.
- Completes incident reports, documenting any unusual incidents or situations as needed.
- Participates in Weekly Clinical Meetings and morning clinical rounds.
- Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings.
- Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training, and attendance at conferences and workshops.
- Demonstrates awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including supporting Core Competency initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.
- Experience working with substance use disorder or mental health clients is preferred.
- The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
- All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Skills
- Vocational skills development
- Life skills development
- Client support
- Confidentiality
- Ethical standards
- Communication
- Trauma-informed care
- Curriculum development
- Employability skills training
- Job readiness education
- Therapeutic recreation
- Leisure education
- Stress management
- Physical fitness
- Documentation
- Electronic health records
- Incident reporting
- Clinical meetings
- Professional development
Location
- NYS
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Preferred experience working with substance use disorder or mental health clients
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred
- Equivalent Combination of education and experience will be considered
Salary/Compensations
- $21.50/hr.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of making a difference
About the Company
- Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years.
- We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential.
- We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.
- As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, CCFCS has been serving our community for over 100 years.
- We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocate for those in need throughout all stages of life; and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs.
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet