What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASAC Consultant (ACS) position at The Child Center of NY?
Summary:
The CASAC Consultant will function as consultant to ACS, under the supervision of the Child Center of NY Team Coordinator/Director and will be located full time within one of the ACS Field Office Sites located in New York City.
We also offer:
The CASAC Consultant will function as consultant to ACS, under the supervision of the Child Center of NY Team Coordinator/Director and will be located full time within one of the ACS Field Office Sites located in New York City.
We also offer:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- This role is also part of the 1199 Union
- Assess and determine whether client is using/abusing and/or dependent on substances
- Make recommendations for community-based services indicated by the level of care needed
- Keep statistics of clients served as part of a monthly progress report for ACS
- To help interpret results of alcohol/drug screenings conducted by EDNY or other service providers
- Participate in Family Team Meetings and Child Safety Conferences to assist ACS workers with engagement of ambivalent clients.
- Perform training for child welfare staff to teach red flags of drug use and abuse.
- Trainings will be focused on teaching ACS workers about the progressive nature of addiction as well as the impact of drug use and abuse on parent’s capacity to parent/function.
- To teach the impact of substance abuse on familial homeostasis and how this disruption may manifest negatively in the emotional, social and academic wellbeing of the child(ren).
- Occasional field visits when necessary to assist with engaging clients
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- CASAC II with at least three years of experience. Experience with working with ACS and persons with co-occurring disorders preferred.
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent engagement skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to understand, respect and work in a host environment
Salary : $52,000
