What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASAC-T Counselor position at Acacia Network?
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.We are seeking a Operation Aide for our Residential Program in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will be someone who is dedicated to working with the community and strives within a residential setting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about recovery and helping others.Salary : $48k per yearResponsibilities : Maintain the safety and wellbeing of your clientele.Always be courteous, ensuring your clients maintain their dignity.Implement the agency evacuation protocol in the event of a fire or disaster (you must successfully complete training to be a certified fire and emergency drill conductor).Conduct an hourly census of the house to assess the security of the facility and the safety of the clients; if a client is acting irresponsibly, be prepared to intervene using clinical skills.Counsel clients as needed, always acting in their best interest.Supervise self-medication for residential clients in accordance with the physician's prescription and manage the monthly filing of the client medication log.Take random urine samples for drug and alcohol testing and oversee daily chores.Document interventions, attendance, and client activities; record them in the communication log book, and / or complete an infraction or incident report in accordance with the agency's and state’s policies.Register each client’s daily attendance in the treatment setting for billing purposes.Keep a clear, thorough, and precise record of all client activities, whereabouts, absconds, emergencies, and police contact.Ensure confidentiality (in accordance with Federal Regulation 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA) in all documentation and communication.Assist fellow staff members; provide guidance, counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution for clients if the primary clinical staff is unavailable.Distribute mail, answer phones, sign in visitors, and search clients upon returning to the facility; manage documents that track daily attendance, weekend passes, contractor sign-in / sign-out, and more.Complete clinical training (as assigned by the Director or Executive Staff) to improve your knowledge base and skills.Education / License : High School Diploma or GED required.Valid NYS CASAC-T certification or CRPA required.Qualifications : 1 years of experience in OASAS residential program.Ability to complete work independently as well as in collaboration with team members.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Highly organized, motivated self-starter with excellent time management skills.Ability to organize and maintain detailed records; complete necessary paperwork and meet deadlines.Bilingual Spanish Required.Benefits : We offer the chosen candidate a generous compensation package!
- Acacia Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $48,000
