Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Job at Volunteers of America-Greater New York, New York, NY

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  • Volunteers of America-Greater New York
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)/ Case Manager participates in delivery of social services to all clients of the program.

Empower Residence is a 24/7 transitional housing program for women, operating under HRA/DSS guidelines. As an enhanced shelter, we support residents facing challenges such as mental health needs, substance use, unemployment, and poverty. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser

Location: New York, NY 10023

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED and current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
  • It also requires a minimum of one year's experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.

Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities:

  1. Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
  2. Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.
  3. Maintain client records.
  4. Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
  5. Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser:

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office,

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