Counselor Assistant

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted clients, both day and night. The Counselor Assistant is responsible for ensuring program compliance, health, safety, and security within the Men's Residences by monitoring client rooms, kitchen, and common areas. They provide support and motivation to residents to help them achieve their goals and maintain detailed logs of activities and client interactions. Additionally, the role includes transporting clients to various appointments and activities, conducting drug screens, and performing other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

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