Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

COUNSELING SPECIALIST- INDEPENDENCE INN VIII Job Category : Direct Service Worker Requisition Number : COUNS004626 Posted : April 17, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate : $19.57 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location 72 Wilson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA Ensures that residents are provided with quality care, including matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals. Ensures routines around house jobs, dorm chores, wake up and lights‑out, laundry, Programs individual and group activities like trips, sporting events, crafts, etc. Upholds all elements of behavior management system, including restriction system, negotiations, and a repertoire of confrontation techniques and responses. Supports assigned residents by paying attention to and supporting ed/voc needs, medical issues, health, family and legal issues. Normative Culture: Models positive behavior at all times while confronting negative behavior. Commits to the mission of the Inn by supporting a safe, orderly and caring Counseling Services: Obtains all necessary identification from residents for the files. Sets up medical appointments and ensure that verification of such is filled in resident's folder. Conducts formal individual counseling session twice monthly and participates in Case Conferences. Conducts group meetings with assigned residents. Maintains case records, recording daily and monthly progress updates on their residents. Reviews and prepares service plans for their residents every 60 days. Participates in weekly force fields meeting. Any other assigned tasks. Qualifications - External QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma is required, and at least three years of experience working with adolescents. Travel Required Yes . Yes, 25 % of the Time Education Required High School or better. Experience Licenses & Certifications 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