Driver/Counselor Assistant

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

The ideal Driver/Counselor Assistant at our program located in Albany, NY will be primarily responsible for transporting clients in a company vehicle. This candidate needs to be compassionate and have the ability to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. This candidate MUST possess a valid/clean NY State driver's license.

Shift: Full-Time (Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm)

Position Reports to: Program Manager
Job Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Compensation: up to $18.39 per hour

Job Duties Include:

The main responsibility of this position is transporting clients to and from appointments, meetings, recreational activities, etc. The drive may also assist with driving at other Hope House programs on an as-needed basis.

Other Job duties include:

• Providing crisis intervention when needed.
• Ensuring the safety of clients who we serve.
• Assisting with daily activities and maintaining program structure.
• Communicating with co-workers to ensure that all staff are meeting the needs of the clients.

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in human services (especially substance use disorder) is preferred.
• Must have clean, valid New York State Driver's License and ability to meet insurance requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan
• AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Partnership with Maria College – 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam
• EAP Program for you and your family
• Legal/ID Shield Insurance