Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
August 28
🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Description
• Directly provides counseling, case management and other chemical dependency services to meet the social and emotional needs of chronically homeless individuals • Coordinates the use of local agency housing and community services to retain participants in permanent housing • Provides Supportive Counseling • Participates in the development of treatment plans and establishes short-term and long-term goals • Provides crisis intervention and stabilization as needed
Requirements
• Current NYS certification as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor required • Bachelor's degree in Human Services field preferred • 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting and/or working with substance abuse, mental health and homeless populations • Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus • Excellent and demonstrated writing ability and strong oral communication skills • Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management and tracking • Experience in crisis intervention techniques and strength-based interventions
Benefits
• Proof of COVID 19 Vaccinations required • Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends • Must have own car and valid driver’s license
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