Counselor Assistant at CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF STEUBEN LIVINGSTON CO – Bath, New York

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Job Posting: Per Diem Counselor Assistant

Location: 130 Rumsey St, Bath, NY
Employment Type: Part Time weekends, 7a-7p Saturdays and Sundays

Salary: $19.00

General Description

The Counselor Assistant assists in the care of residents and provides support with the daily operation of the facility. The counselor assistant provides person-centered, trauma-informed, care coordination and case management to residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gets involved in resident’s daily activities, observes behavior and ensures the maintenance of appropriate conduct.
• Completes comprehensive service plan every 30 days in collaboration with client.
• Provides for the safety and integrity of the facility and its residents at all times.
• Ensures all records are locked and medications are stored and monitored according to program policy.
• Ensures the adherence of confidentiality regulations.
• Provides referral and care coordination services to residents and communicates with resident’s appropriate service providers.
• Provides psychoeducation and training to residents in living skills.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with residents, staff, and community professionals and documents according to reporting and recordkeeping policies.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the therapeutic community.
• Provides basic crisis management as needed and addresses concerns with appropriate clinical staff members and external treatment providers as appropriate.
• Transports residents in agency vehicles to program related activities.
• Uses the daily log and progress notes to communicate information gathered during assigned shifts.
• Provides screening, intake, and orientation services to residents.
• Co-facilitates groups with CASAC level or higher, as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Meets one on one with a caseload of residents for provision of case management services and prepares progress notes at least once per week reflecting on the goals and objectives of the resident’s service plan.
• Provides comprehensive case management services and complete access to community services for legal, mental health, social services, vocational assessments, and misc. needs.
• Ensures compliant recordkeeping.
• Participates in supervision sessions actively and professional development/ training.
• Adheres to Agency policies and procedures
• Completes other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Credentials: CASAC-T preferred, Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience: Two years of prior experience in substance abuse or related human service field preferred, As per Justice Center recommendations, all counselor assistants must be 21 years of age or older.

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Additional Qualifications:

• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Previous experience working with diverse populations, including economic diversity.
• Possession a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

***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

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.