Residential Counselor- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Men's Residence- Part Time- Nights

Cayuga Medical Center•Village of Trumansburg, NY

40d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor (RC) builds positive, collaborative relationships with clients, their families, and the Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) team. The RC supports client safety and the orderly day-to-day operation and flow of clients in the residential program. This is a part-time overnight position at the CARS Residential Campus in Trumansburg, New York, scheduled from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., with no travel expected.

Requirements

High school degree.
One year of relevant experience.
Basic understanding of addiction and recovery issues.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in substance use disorder (SUD), human services, or a related field.
CASAC-T certification or working toward CASAC-T certification.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask.
Crisis intervention skills.
Positive, polite, and optimistic role-modeling for clients.
Ability to use a computer for documentation and communication.
Ability to maintain healthy and appropriate treatment boundaries while being proactive and a flexible team player.

Responsibilities

Assist with admissions and discharges, including completing safety checks of new admissions and their belongings and orienting clients to the program.
Maintain a safe, substance-free community, reduce the risk of contraband entering the building, know the whereabouts of clients and visitors, and follow emergency protocols.
Maintain the structure and integrity of the milieu by being present in the community, empathetically enforcing program rules, completing daily paperwork and documentation, reinforcing positive behavior, and helping clients adapt to the program structure.
Teach social skills in the milieu, model pro-social adult decision-making, remain calm when interacting with clients, and use appropriate teachable moments to help clients learn from their behavior.
Work professionally as a team member, supporting team needs, agendas, and priorities.