Substance Abuse Counselor

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed.

East New York Residence is a single room occupancy residence (SRO) that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single adults, including veterans and those suffering from mental illness. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/permanent-supportive-housing

Location: 1381 East New York Avenue • Brooklyn, NY 11212

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and certification as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).

Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan, including intake and assessment where required.

• Develop service plans with clients that address individualized needs.

• Maintain client records.

• Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.

• Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.

• Serve as a resource to staff on substance abuse issues.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Prescription coverage

• Life insurance,

• Retirement plan

• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)

• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;

• Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more…

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Other details

• Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT

• Job Function Counseling

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $23.07

• Max Hiring Rate $23.07

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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• Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA