Recovery Counselor-HOPE Program

Community Health Action of Staten Island • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Heroin Overdose Prevention Education (HOPE) program provides an opportunity for individuals involved with the criminal justice system who are charged with an offense and exhibit substance use to access care and treatment. The long-term goal of the program is to support participants in managing their lives in the community and prevent future arrests and returns to incarceration. The Recovery Counselor serves as a key clinical member of the HOPE program team, providing substance use disorder assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and recovery support services to justice-involved participants. The Recovery Counselor works collaboratively with Senior Peer Mentors, court personnel, and community partners to support participant engagement and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) required. Candidates actively working toward their Full CASAC (CASAC-T) with at least three years of experience supporting individuals with substance use needs will also be considered
• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Experience providing counseling, recovery support, or case management services to individuals with substance use disorders
• Experience working with justice-involved populations strongly preferred
• Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing practices
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Nice To Haves

• associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred
• Candidates who are representative of the population served, including individuals with lived experience, are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive substance use disorder screenings, assessments, and evaluations for individuals referred through the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, courthouse engagements, and community-based referrals
• Develop individualized action plans and treatment recommendations using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches
• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based interventions focused on substance use, relapse prevention, and recovery support
• Facilitate recovery-oriented skill building and psychoeducational group activities
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support to program participants as needed
• Conduct follow-up and aftercare calls to support sustained engagement and recovery
• Coordinate referrals and linkages to treatment, ancillary, and supportive services
• Escort and accompany participants to treatment providers, court appearances, and community-based services as needed
• Participating in weekly case review meetings with court partners and other external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support to Senior Peer Mentors related to participant engagement and service coordination
• Complete all required program documentation accurately and in a timely manner using Salesforce and other approved systems
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Other duties as requested or at the needs of the program and/or agency

Benefits

• generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs
• tuition reimbursement
• fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• a retirement plan that includes employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED