Substance Abuse Counselor

Full Time
Dix Hills, NY 11746
$18 - $20 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

New Graduates Are Encouraged To Apply! You can earn up to $20 with CASAC.

SCO Family of Services is currently seeking compassionate Primary Counselors/CASACs to join our team in our Madonna Heights Morning Star programs. Our Morning Star programs allow mothers in recovery from substance and alcohol abuse, to live and bond with their children at our residence located in Dix Hills, NY. The position of Primary Counselor/CASAC is providing services as well as developing and enforcing recovery plans for our residents.

As a Primary Counselor you will:

  • Understand the program’s policies, routines and regulations
  • Conduct phone screens, intake interviews and assessments with prospective clients.
  • Complete LOCADTR.
  • Participate in comprehensive service planning for each assigned resident in collaboration with other agencies.
  • Collaboratively develop individualize recovery plans and monthly updates with each assigned resident.
  • Oversee identified tasks from recovery plans and updates are followed through.
  • Interpret and enforce the policies, procedures, rules and regulations at all times in a consistent manner and in keeping with their intent regarding the delivery of services to the residents in care.
  • Remain alert to problem identification and crisis resolution as required.
  • Attend in-service training sessions, conferences and/or workshops as required and authorized by the Program Director.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and supervision with Program Supervisor.
  • Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
  • Conduct scheduled group meetings with residents.
  • Drive clients to meetings, treatment, etc., if needed.
  • Observe and record residents’ medication usage.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidates must possess:

  • CASAC/CASAC-T Required
  • Clean and valid driver’s license
  • Experience working with individuals in the substance and alcohol abuse arena
  • A strong belief in others ability to grow and change

Benefits include:

Medical insurance, Vision and Dental (for FT staff), 100% agency paid life insurance, 403B retirement plan, generous PTO package, paid training, tuition reimbursement, discounts on phone services & more!!

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dix Hills, NY 11746: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • NYS Driver's License (Required)
  • CASAC or CASAC-T (Required)

Work Location: In person

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