Residential Counselor- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Men's Residence- Full Time- Evenings

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 helps ensure client safety and supports the orderly day-to-day operation and flow of clients in the residential program. This is an onsite role at the CARS Residential Campus in Trumansburg, New York, working 37.5 hours per week from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating holidays and weekends. No travel is expected.

Requirements

High school degree.
One year of relevant experience.
Basic understanding of addiction and recovery issues.
Ability to maintain healthy and appropriate treatment boundaries.
Ability to be a proactive and flexible team player.

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 safety checks of new admissions and their belongings, and orient clients to the program.
Maintain a safe, substance-free community; reduce the risk of contraband entering the building; track client and visitor whereabouts; and follow 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 when interacting with clients and use appropriate teachable moments to help them learn from their behavior.
Act professionally as a team member, recognizing and supporting team needs, agendas, and priorities.