Praxis Housing Initiatives, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Substance Abuse Counselor reports to the Site Director or Program Director. The category is non-exempt
Job Summary:
The Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provides on-site chemical dependency evaluations, individual and group support and education. S/he will primarily coordinate referrals to detoxification, rehabilitation and other drug treatment modalities. Working knowledge of Harm Reduction Principles and Applications.
Duties:
- Conduct Addiction Survey Index Assessments on all tenants.
- Conduct Intakes as needed.
- Provide short term inpatient or outpatient detoxification referrals.
- Provide on site individual and group counseling recovery ready counseling sessions.
- Provide motivational counseling sessions, referrals to Harm Reduction Cents and other holistic treatment modalities.
- Participate in service plan developments and case conferences.
- Monitor aftercare recommendations
- Provide crisis interventions as needed
- Maintain progress notes
- Provide listing and encourage 12 Step fellowship attendances in the area.
Qualifications:
Certified Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor ( NYS OASAS)
Education:
CASAC, BSW a plus
Experience:
Relevant experience of 3 years or more working with homeless persons diagnosed with HIV, Chemical Dependency and Mental Health.
Skills:
Commitment to working with population living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and other medical issues, long-term unemployment and incarceration and current substance abuse.
Computer literacy; Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person