Substance Use Residential Specialist
About The Position
Liberty Resources is seeking a Substance Use Per Diem Residential Specialist for Maxwell House, an 18 bed community residence for adults living with chemical dependency in Oneida, NY. Increased Pay Rate! Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes. Liberty Resources is dedicated to providing a wide array of services and supports to help individuals live their best lives. We value service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Hours: Evenings, weekends, and overnight. Overnight shift availability strongly preferred Substance Use Residential Specialist Position Summary: The Substance Use Residential Specialist work with residents who are struggling with substance abuse disorder to achieve their recovery goals. Our team of outstanding professionals is dedicated to providing high quality services to individuals in Madison County.
Requirements
- HS Diploma required.
- Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
- Is sensitive to cultural differences and able to incorporate that understanding into service provision.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or Associates and/or related experience preferred.
- Overnight shift availability strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts initial assessments/screenings
- Maintains a caseload and assists assigned clients in the development and implementation of individual recovery plans.
- Provides chemical dependency evaluation, service planning and counseling as directed by the program supervisor and in accordance with individual client needs.
- Monitors and documents client interactions and behaviors.
- Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Acts as a role model for residents of the program.
- Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
