Residential Counselor- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Men's Residence- Per Diem-

Cayuga Medical Center•Village of Trumansburg, NY

10d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor (RC) supports positive, collaborative relationships with clients, their families, and the CARS team. The RC helps ensure client safety and the orderly day-to-day operation and flow of clients in the residential program. The position is onsite at the CARS Residential Campus in Trumansburg, New York, and is scheduled as needed for 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating holidays and weekends. No travel is expected. The disclosed pay range is $18.45–$24.21 per hour.

Requirements

High school degree.
One year of relevant experience.
Basic understanding of addiction and recovery issues.
Ability to maintain healthy and appropriate treatment boundaries while being proactive and a flexible team player.
Ability to perform frequent hand and finger movements, including operating a computer keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods as required.
Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 model for clients.
Ability to use a computer for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

Assist with admissions and discharges, including completing thorough safety checks of new admissions and their belongings and orienting clients to the program.
Maintain a safe community by keeping the environment free of substances, minimizing the risk of contraband entering the building, tracking client and visitor whereabouts, and following emergency protocols.
Maintain the structure and integrity of the milieu by being present in the community, enforcing program rules with empathy, completing daily paperwork and documentation, reinforcing positive behavior, and helping clients adapt to program structure.
Teach social skills in the milieu and model pro-social adult decision-making.
Remain calm while interacting with clients and use appropriate teachable moments to help clients learn from their behavior in the milieu.
Act professionally as a team member and recognize and support team needs, agendas, and priorities.