Overnight Counselor/Full time

Full-time
Job Posting: Residential Substance Use Counselor
Employment Type : Full-Time, 40 hours
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs.
If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Completes all necessary paperwork related to client services in compliance with Agency and regulatory standards.
Provides individual therapy services.
Agency staff, Outpatient substance use treatment providers, vocational and educational providers, criminal justice agencies and related community organizations) to assure coordination of client services.
Responsible for life skill programming including but not limited to: vocational/educational planning and readiness, parenting, anger management, planning skills, financial literacy, community integration, daily living skills, medication management, symptom management and skills for recovery and relapse prevention.
Coordinates schedule of outside speakers to support Life skill programming.
Communicates with residential team about client and residential community needs for life skills.
Monitors residents to assure a safe therapeutic environment.
Makes weekly house checks and individual weekly one on one sessions
Documents any unusual incidents or situations.
Works with Program Manager on monthly housekeeping reports and facilitates any work order requests with the Facilities department
Ensure residents activities are safe and therapeutic
In absence of Program Manager, will be designated point of contact for on-call schedule and provides crisis intervention and conflict management to residents as needed.
Assists clients with food and hygiene on a situational basis
Facilitates recreational activities for residents.
Meets with residents planning committee to plan recreation night.
Secures department vehicle and facilitates recreation activities that take place in the community.
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Associate's Degree in Social Work, or in related Human Services field required.
QHP- CASAC- T, CASAC, LMSW, LCSW, NCCC, LMHC, CRC, RN, or PhD required. Recovery peer advocate training also preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working with substance use disorder clients or mental health services preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Counselor I Qualifications: Counselor II Qualifications: Counselor III Qualifications: Master CASAC, Specialty CASAC, or other QHP
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!
***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet