Counselor Assistant

The Addictions Care Center of Albany • City of Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor Assistant will work at the Vista House Women and Children's Reintegration Residence. This role involves monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted clients during day or night shifts. The assistant will also monitor and report on residence common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security, and provide support and encouragement to residents. Responsibilities include logging shift information, transporting clients to appointments and activities, and conducting drug screens.

Requirements

• Valid New York State driver license.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certified preferred.
• Attending or completed 350-hour CASAC course a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night.
• Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Men's Residences client rooms, kitchen, and common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security.
• Reports progress on residence at every shift change.
• Provides assistant to residents, this includes motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
• Logs telephone, personal visits and significant event or information during your shift into the Residential logbook.
• Transports clients to treatment program activities, D.S.S., medical and legal appointments, recreational opportunities and in emergencies.
• Conducts random and routine urine drug screens. Log all information and prepare for pick up.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED