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TITLE: Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
DESCRIPTION:
Large human service agency seeks a full time Substance Abuse Counselor with a CASAC located in Hempstead, Nassau County, Long Island, NY. Position will be Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with evening hours required. Excellent benefits include: medical/dental/401k, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducting individual, family and group counseling sessions
* Providing consultation and treatment for family and related other individuals of all clients
* Assessing condition of client's progress and status during treatment sessions
* Recording progress notes of each treatment session
* Reviewing client treatment plans
* Plan the long-range goals and any ancillary referral sources for clients
* Providing emergency coverage and crisis intervention
* Conducting random drug tests on all clients to determine compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* CASAC, LCSW or LMHC Degree required
* Minimum of one year of treatment experience in addiction services area preferred
* Must have access to automobile
* Basic computer skills required
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Randi Mitzner
Education & Assistance Corporation (EAC, Inc.)
50 Clinton Street, Ste. 107
Hempstead, NY 11550
E-mail – Employment@eacinc.org
Website – www.eacinc.org
Posted 3/09/2010
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TITLE: Part-Time Vocational Counselor – Temporary Position (March 2010 – June 30, 2010)
DESCRIPTION:
The Resource Training Center, Inc. provides training in alcoholism and substance abuse disorders for those interested in pursuing careers as Addictions Counselors. A position for a Part Time Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is available. The work schedule will include day and evening hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assisting students with job interviewing skills and resume preparation
* Contacting chemical dependency treatment programs and mental health organizations to create internship placement options for students
* Referring students to agencies for internships
* Identifying job opportunities for students
* Contacting VESID Counselors to inform them of changes/problems/progress of RTC Students
* Documenting student charts
* Maintaining statistical reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* CRC or CRC eligible preferred
* Masters Degree in Rehabilitation, Education, Counseling or Human Services with at least 2 years work experience in the human services field, or Bachelors Degree in counseling, psychology, or other related discipline and 4 years of work experience in the human services field.
* Must have strong communication, interpersonal and computer literacy skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Dona Pagan
Vice President of Operations
Resource Training Center, Inc.
E-mail – DonaPagan@resourcetraining.org
Posted 3/08/2010
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TITLE: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for Phoenix House Training Academy
DESCRIPTION:
The Phoenix Vocational Training Academy is a Department of Education-licensed vocational and business school. The Academy provides six month courses in cosmetology, carpentry, building maintenance, culinary arts and office technologies, as well as GED classes, vocational counseling and job placement. The Phoenix Vocational Training Academy is part of Phoenix Houses of New York and is co-located with an OASAS-licensed residential substance abuse treatment facility. Most clients of the Academy are residents in the treatment facility. We are searching for several
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to assist clients with achievement of vocational and educational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assess clients’ vocational and educational needs
* Work with clients to identify appropriate vocational and educational goals and prepare vocational and employment plans
* Provide instruction in Job Readiness to ensure that clients are prepared to be successful in employment interviews
* Complete VESID and other training/education paperwork for clients
* Work with clients to overcome personal issues that may act as barriers to training or employment
* Conduct counseling sessions and post employment follow-up for clients who have been placed in jobs
* Work closely with clinical counselors and other clinical staff to monitor client progress and evolving needs
* Develop and maintain linkages with vocational programs and other support services needed by clients
* Meet client service targets
* Maintain appropriate tracking systems and complete reports in a timely fashion
* Collaborate with Vocational Instructors and other members of the Vocational and Clinical Teams
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related field of rehabilitation psychology OR Masters degree in any counseling or psychology field, with one year of experience in the career counseling of clients with alcohol/substance abuse problems and/or clients from other disadvantaged populations OR Bachelors Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Services or otherwise related field and two years of experience providing career counseling, mentoring or vocational services to disadvantaged populations OR Rehabilitation Counseling Masters Degree student supervised by a CRC
* Strong desire to help people and ability to work with challenging clients required
* Strong organization skills, time management skills and attention to detail required
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines required
* Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills required
* Knowledge of goals and objectives of substance abuse treatment preferred
HOW TO APPLY:
You must send both a cover letter and resume to (emails without both will not be considered):
Tali Shmulovich, Director of Vocational Programs
Email: TShmulovich@phoenixhouse.org
Phoenix House offers a competitive salary and a benefit package that rivals Fortune 500 organizations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 2/26/2010
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ACE Programs for the Homeless, Inc.
TITLE: Part-Time Temporary Job Developer / Transition to Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Identify job options for job readiness training program participants and meet with them weekly
* Make appropriate job placements
* Assist clients in developing employment plans and intensive job search
* For those graduates who have not yet been placed in jobs or who have lost jobs, provide assistance and support during the job search process
* Case management
* Assist clients with bank accounts, no-charge voicemail, and non-profit agencies that provide clothing for interviews
* Make referrals to and maintain relationships with support services, additional training programs, and outside agencies as based on client needs
* Maintain an employment / job development database
* Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential employers through regular phone correspondence
* Submit monthly reports on job development / internship program to the Program Director
* Document client progress through monthly evaluations and case record updates
* Evaluate client performance by documenting discipline issues
* Coordinate graduation with the Program Director
* Assist in drug testing
* Assist the Project Stay Coordinator and Program Director as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 2-Years relavant experience
* Must be computer literate
* Must have excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
TO APPLY:
Send coverletter and resume to:
Jim Martin, Executive Director
Project Comeback
Phone: 212-274-0550 x61
Fax: 212-274-0886
Email: jmartin@ace4homeless.org
Posted 2/24/2010
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The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, Inc.
TITLE: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
DESCRIPTION: The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will report to the Director of Vocational and Educational Services. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will provide rehabilitation services to all clients who wish to explore and pursue vocational and/or educational goals. The counselor conducts intake assessments, works with adult and young adult (18-25) clients to develop Individualized Action Plans (IAP), provides individual and group counseling services, refers clients to appropriate vocational training, educational programs and employment opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conduct intakes, Diagnostic Vocational Evaluations (DVEs) and assessments for all new participants
* Develop IAPs with clients that identify vocational goals and allow for planning for services
* Provide individual and group vocational counseling services
* Lead prevocational groups including Career Exploration while administering, scoring and discussing appropriate aptitude assessments with clients and staff
* Facilitate weekly educational workshops
* Identify and refer appropriate clients for cognitive and educational assessments
* Make appropriate referrals to in-house programs and services including computer classes, JobWorks and Emporium Online
* Develop partnerships with other agencies and employers that lead to client referrals for club house services, vocational training, GED tutorial and testing, One-Stop and VESID services and competitive employment
* Track placement & retention rates and maintain case records in accordance with program and agency standards
* Attend clinical case reviews and other necessary meetings
* Conduct outreach for new program participants across NCS programs including Chance for Change, Louis Nine House, New Vistas and Transitions.
* Oversee volunteers who assist with literacy and or job readiness activities
* Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and participate fully in an interdisciplinary team approach
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field is preferred. Certified Rehabilitation Counseling credentials or currently pursuing credentials, required. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and significant experience working with homeless, MI/MICA will be considered. Candidates must possess strong computer skills, good communication skills and a commitment to a teamwork approach. Bilingual a plus.
TO APPLY:
Send Resume and cover letters to: madiedo@ncsinc.org
Posted 2/24/2010
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SUNY Ulster is seeking a CASAC Instructor
To apply, or for further information, please contact:
Barbara Ann Livermore Reer
Program Manager
Clean Energy Technology Training
Continuing and Professional Education
SUNY Ulster
BRC, One Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401
Ph: 845-802-7171 / Fax: 845-339-0780
Department Phone: 845-339-2025
Posted 1/22/2010
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The Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation was organized in 1969 to address the unique problems of hard-core inner city substance users (minority addicts) and has provided prevention and interventions to every person that has crossed a clinical threshold. ARTC is a not-for-profit organization which is certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuses (OASAS) and an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center licensed by the NTSO of Health Systems Management. ARTC's comprehensive approach is designed to service the heroin addicts in the inner-city communities of New York. It's objective is to help its patients lead healthy, independent and productive lives allowing them to become responsible citizens who engage in a variety of meaningful activities.
TITLE: Clinical Director (Brooklyn & Manhattan)
DESCRIPTION: Internationally known nonprofit seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented Clinical Director to oversee Social Service Unit. Coordinates the activities of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), supervises all non-medical personnel in the clinic, establishes and maintains community relations, in accordance with structure and policies of the Division of Human Services, and coordinates all day-to-day clinic activities and facility management.
• Responsible for chairing of IDT meetings to monitor the service delivery to patients.
• Reviews patients' records and facility maintenance to insure staff adherence to Divisional Operational Design and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Assists the Senior Vice President in the termination, transferring and hiring of all personnel within the clinic, subject to personnel policies of the Corporation.
• Reviews weekly Service Contact Sheets, PAS forms, and all required data input from the staff.
• Reviews and forwards Medicaid Logs and Fee-For-Service Reports to Division Administrators.
• Reviews and forwards Medicaid Cards collected by Senior Security Officer to the Department of MIS.
• Assigns new cases based on administration and clinical criteria (size or caseload, characteristics and needs of patient, etc.).
• Initiates and coordinates the activities of a patient advisory committee.
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Social Worker status, (LCSW) preferred, or a Masters Degree in a related discipline. Must have at least three (3) years of clinical supervisory and administrative experience. Candidate should possess 3 years clinical and administrative experience and extensive experience working with Substance Abuse and Mental Health population.
HOW TO APPLY: ARTC offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, personal, sick, and vacation time pension, employee discounts and more. To apply, please forward resume to the Human Resources Department, attention Corey Emanuel. You may e-mail your resume to Cemanuel@artcny.org EOE
Posted 1/14/2010
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The Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation was organized in 1969 to address the unique problems of hard-core inner city substance users (minority addicts) and has provided prevention and interventions to every person that has crossed a clinical threshold. ARTC is a not-for-profit organization which is certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuses (OASAS) and an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center licensed by the NTSO of Health Systems Management. ARTC's comprehensive approach is designed to service the heroin addicts in the inner-city communities of New York. It's objective is to help its patients lead healthy, independent and productive lives allowing them to become responsible citizens who engage in a variety of meaningful activities.
TITLE: Vocational Specialist (Manhattan)
DESCRIPTION: Provides assessment for the developing and implementing of a comprehensive plan that will result in patients entering skills training, education classes and employment.
• Oversees initial interview of patients to obtain vocational/educational background information to identify preliminary vocational/educational needs.
• Completes a career plan to identify short and long term objectives for patient.
• Provides group and individual counseling of patients.
• Assists patients with job development: offers workshops in employability and job preparation skills; offers workshops in employability and job preparation skills; offers post-employment counseling to patients in an individual or group setting.
• Establishes linkages with vocational/educational services providers in the community and refers patients for services.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provides technical assistance to counselors related to vocational services and goals.
Meets with the Director and the Assistant Director of Vocational Services for supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, and one year experience or a Bachelors Degree in a human services field. CRC preferred. · Five years experience, preferably in a substance abuse treatment setting. · Employee must be computer-literate and have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Must become competent in computerized programs in use at the Addiction Research and Treatment Corporation.
HOW TO APPLY: ARTC offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, personal, sick, and vacation time pension, employee discounts and more. To apply, please forward resume to the Human Resources Department, attention Corey Emanuel. You may e-mail your resume to Cemanuel@artcny.org EOE
Posted 1/14/2010
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