CASAC-T (Supportive Living)

Arbor House 53 Hall Road Hannibal, NY 13074, USA Pay or shift range: $21.30 USD to $27.71 USD. This is the expected pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations. Description Sign-On Bonus Grade and compensation depend on the credentials the candidates holds: CASAC-T Grade 14 CASAC Grade 15 Full-time - 37.5 hours per week / 52 Weeks Per Year Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year. OCO's Employee benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff) Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.) 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan Term Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Summary: - Supportive Apartments (Oswego) and Halfway House (Hannibal) Provides direct services to adults in recovery from Substance Use Disorders (SUD), according to OCO Universal Service Delivery methods in multiple locations, including CD Residence and scattered site apartments. Independently provides assessment, counseling, and supportive services to assigned population and oversees project functions as assigned. Carries out duties in accordance with Agency and Program policies and procedures and OASAS regulations. Responsibilities: Provides supervision, support, assessment, counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and on-going services to persons recovering from substance use disorders who are making the transition to independent living to assigned case load in both the CD Apartments and Arbor House residence. Assesses needs and provides supportive and crisis counseling, implements individually designed recovery plans. Handles administrative and case management activities in both the apartment component and residence. Oversees the referral and screening process for prospective admissions including making an initial determination of the individuals’ eligibility for services and completing the level of care determination process incorporating the use of the OASAS Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral Protocol (LOCADTR). Completes all documentation and ensure compliance including admission paperwork, assessments, ROI’s, service plans, service plan updates, bi-weekly notes, discharge plans, and discharge paperwork to ensure proper chart compliance. Meets or makes contacts with each resident personally at least once a week to assure safety, adherence to the established service plan and support for daily independent living, through guidance, training, and assistance, as necessary. Visits each SLP apartment at least one time each week in order to assure the proper maintenance of the living site and that residents are maintaining an environment and schedule appropriate to and supportive of each individual’s abstinent, independent living. Maintains consistent follow-up with treatment providers, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and the criminal justice system to ensure proper documentation and supervision is provided. Provides transportation for residents to appointments in personal vehicle as needed but limited to the first month in the SLP. Is responsible for multiple case files of consumers. Assists consumers with obtaining/maintaining employment and increasing any identified skill acquisition needed such as reading or math and connects them to any eligible services they are entitled to pertaining to employment and/or basic needs. Carries on call phone in rotation with other CD counselors; responds timely and appropriately to on call concerns. Participates in required trainings/classes to maintain CASAC-T certification. Other: Works assigned hours and flexes or covers additional hours as needed. Assists with QA checks for record auditing, processing Food Stamps, and facilitates assigned groups. Abides by the federal regulations relating to the confidentiality of resident records as set forth in 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 and other applicable law. Maintains expertise in chemical dependence and the treatment system and be able to relate to the population. CASAC-T credential allows for the following permitted functions under OASAS with regular supervision: SUD and COD Screening, SUD: Intake, Orientation, Group Co-Facilitator, Case Management, Basic Crisis Response, Client Education, Referral, Reporting& Recordkeeping, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention. The following functions are permitted with intensive supervision: SUD: Assessment, PG Assessment, Diagnostic Impression, LOCADTR, Treatment Planning, Individual & Group Counseling, Psychoeducation, Family Orientation & Support MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School diploma or Equivalent; and Credentialed Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with three years’ experience in substance abuse. Candidates must possess some level of CASAC Certification to be considered Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,creed,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,marital status,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr