Substance Abuse Counselor - Crystal Towers Residence
About The Position
The Doe Fund is seeking a Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor for one of its permanent supportive housing programs for homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. This program offers long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment designed to maximize residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. Half of the residents are referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA), and the other half are apartments for affordable to low-income households. The Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the HASA-funded residents. The successful candidate will possess strong clinical and communication skills and an understanding of working with the HIV/AIDS population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC or CASAC-T) certification or a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) is required.
- At least one year of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, have substance abuse histories or suffer from mental illness
- At least 3 years of experience in substance abuse counseling
- Knowledge of benefits in the New York City Metro area, HIV/AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, and mental health issues
- Solid computer skills – internet, Microsoft Office, and charting database
- Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking a plus, but not necessary
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload and provide regular case management services to these individuals
- Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
- Conduct and review assessments
- Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared toward self-sufficiency
- Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
- Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
- Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA, and mental health programs
- Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
- Monitor and assist residents with rent payments
- Conduct regular unit inspections
- Compile resources on substance abuse
- Educate residents and staff about approaches to managing addiction
- Oversee recovery readiness, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented services
- Organize sober recreational activities
- Attend ongoing training to enhance the services provided to the residents
- Assist with completion of HASA’s weekly and monthly reports as well as any other relevant reports
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- paid retirement plan participation
- paid sick, personal and vacation time
- paid holidays
- discounted gym memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
