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About the Role

The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provides comprehensive assessments and develops treatment plans for clients with substance abuse histories. This role involves direct client counseling in individual and group sessions, advocating for a drug-free lifestyle within a single men's shelter in the Bronx.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive evaluations to screen for substance use history.
• Identifies client treatment needs and collaborates on developing Individual Service Plans.
• Utilizes assessments to establish risk levels for substance use and associated behaviors.
• Identifies interventions to promote client recovery.
• Provides individual and group counseling on substance use, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and harm reduction.
• Applies motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Advocates for clients in securing detox, rehabilitation care, and community supports.
• Serves as a liaison between OASAS treatment programs and CRF Transitional Housing Program.
• Refers clients to services with linkage/partnership agreement providers.
• Conducts outreach and develops referral and service resources within the community.
• Documents all client contacts, assessments, and activities in case notes and client charts.
• Enters case notes and client activity in CARES or other reporting sources.
• Completes required reports.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Participates in the coordination of client ceremonies, events, and program activities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Pivots with changing priorities and newly added job responsibilities.

Requirements

• CASAC with a Valid OASAS certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of one (1) year of experience navigating the substance use and mental health systems in NYC.
• Associate degree considered with a minimum of two (2) years’ navigating the substance use and mental health systems in NYC.
• High School Diploma/GED considered with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience navigating the substance use and mental health systems in NYC.
• Experience facilitating groups for homeless adults.
• Specialized knowledge of substance abuse issues and treatment.
• Specialized knowledge of family dynamics treatment.
• Experience working with dual diagnosed populations.
• Must have incredible initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
• High level of computer proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn new technologies and databases.
• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
• Periodically may bend, lift, and carry objects weighing up to seventy-five pounds.

Skills

• Substance abuse issues and treatment
• Family dynamics treatment
• Working with dual diagnosed population
• Spanish language proficiency preferred
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management abilities
• Prioritization
• Meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Computer proficiency in Word
• Computer proficiency in Excel
• Ability to learn new technologies and databases

Location

• Bronx

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 4 years experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Associate degree
• High School Diploma/GED

About the Company

• Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.