What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant position at The Crossroads Center?
Position Information: The Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant is responsible for providing essential support to clients by conducting intake interviews, performing client assessments, and assisting with scheduling appointments. This role involves maintaining accurate client records, facilitating group sessions under supervision, and connecting clients with relevant community resources. Additionally, the position provides basic counseling support to clients while ensuring they receive appropriate care and guidance.
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Perks:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure your and your family's well-being.
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off
- Company paid vision, basic life Insurance and long-term disability
- Voluntary Short - Term Disability
- Save for your future with our 403(b) retirement savings plan
- We support your career growth through ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access confidential counseling services, legal advice, and more through our EAP
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligible
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake interviews to assess client needs and gather essential information.
- Perform comprehensive client assessments to determine appropriate services.
- Schedule appointments and coordinate with clients and service providers.
- Maintain and update client records in compliance with confidentiality policies.
- Assist in facilitating group sessions under the supervision of licensed professionals.
- Connect clients with relevant community resources and support services.
- Provide basic counseling support to clients, offering guidance and referrals as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities [if applicable]: None.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Active Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification.
Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human services periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human services periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibility, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
