CASAC

CASAC

Job Details

Job Location

CHI – Super 8 – Brooklyn, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$62,400.00 – $62,400.00 Salary

Description

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

Generous Paid time off

Personal and Sick Days

Health insurance and health reimbursement account

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending account

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Dependent Care Spending Account

Commuter Transit and Parking Account

Working Advantage- Employee Perks

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly trainings and career development plans

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct group and individual counseling to program clients. The CASAC will work with the case management staff and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement treatment plans for clients with history of substance abuse.

Qualifications and Requirements

Certificates or Licenses: Valid CASAC license/credential Required

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Social Services strongly preferred. H.S Diploma or GED required

Experience:Three years’ experience treating clients with history of alcohol or substance abuseExcellent interviewing and clinical assessment skills

Knowledge of CARES a plus.

Computer skills: Proficient Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software skills are required

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Must be a self-starter

Physical Performance: Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses.

Reasoning Ability: Good negotiation skills. Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task.

Other Skills: Ability to work independently, establish rapport with program participants and business community, expertise at understanding client needs and matching clients with business contacts. Able to work independently using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Location: Brooklyn, M-F (Thursday 11am-7pm, all other days 9am-5pm)

Salary: $62,400. annual

Qualifications

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assess program client and participants in a comprehensive evaluation of each client to screen for substance abuse history and/ or issues.

Document, implement and update the treatment and /or individual service plan (ISP) for clients as assigned.

Write weekly progress notes.

Facilitate group counseling sessions including, among others, relapse prevention.

Participate in quality assurance review as required by program management.

Plan and facilitate aftercare with community-based providers.

Identify and develop relationships with community-based providers.

Develop and deliver training to program staff about identifying and treating substance abuse in clients.

DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.