POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Counselor provides crisis intervention and/or overall supervision of clients/residents operational structure.
Pays: $15-$18 per hour.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Coordinate and ensure the overall cleanliness ad good order of facility.
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Conduct individual counseling and groups as scheduled.
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Attend clinical meeting/case conference.
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In conjunction with other staff, coordinate verify of client movement out of the facility.
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Report incidents/accidents and client/residents concerns to appropriate staff.
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Prepare case summary/court letters.
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Distribute clients’ mail packages, conduct House inspection/head count, and distribute client medications.
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Charts compliance.
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Conducts house run at the beginning and the end of each tout to insure good order and cleanliness of the facility.
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Conduct rounds on an hourly basis to assess client/resident conduct plus ensure the ongoing safety and cleanliness of the facility.
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Ensure client safety.
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Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
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High School diploma required.
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One year related experience in HIV/Substance Abuse/Mental Health.
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1/3 of OASAS Training for CASAC.
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CASAC-T Certification.
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Excellent organizational, reporting, recordkeeping skills.
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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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Ability to organize and maintain detailed records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.
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Ability to make decisions based on education preparation and experience, which reflect consistency with Agency philosophy, policies and procedures, standards of care and review body requirements.
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Bilingual – Spanish speaking a plus.