Residential CASAC Counselor

About the role

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! We seek individuals who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people struggling with Substance Abuse Disorder.

Shift

This is a Full-Time position.

Position Reports to

Program Manager

Job Status

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Compensation

$18.351 - $26.947 per hour (based on experience, credentials, and education)

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients
• Providing individual and group counseling services
• Documenting recovery plans
• Providing case management services to support clients linkages to the community
• Providing therapeutic crisis intervention services when needed
• Maintaining documentation in accordance with OASAS standards
• Maintaining client confidentiality, as well as strong staff/client boundaries, and high ethical standards

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Services
• CASAC certification
• A Qualified Health Professional (QHP) with other than a CASAC certification
• Will consider a CASAC-T with ability to obtain a full CASAC within a 6 month period

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan
• AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Partnership with Maria College - 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam
• EAP Program for you and your family
• Legal/ID Shield Insurance

Qualifications

Selected candidates must be willing to have a background check submitted through the Justice Center. This includes: a check of the Staff Exclusion list, a check of the OFCS Statewide register, a fingerprinting appointment, as well as drug screening.