CASAC (2 Programs)

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provides on-site chemical dependency evaluations split between 2 permanent supportive housing programs located in the Bronx. Substance Abuse Counselor will provide individual and group support and education. S/he will primarily coordinate referrals to detoxification, rehabilitation and other drug treatment modalities.

Notice: Job Descriptions may change at any time. Described jobs may be altered, restructured or deleted at the discretion of management. All employment at Praxis, unless otherwise noted, is “at will.”

• Conduct Addiction Assessments on all tenants.
• Conduct Intakes as needed.
• Provide short term inpatient or outpatient detoxification referrals.
• Provide on-site individual and group counseling recovery ready counseling sessions.
• Provide motivational counseling sessions, referrals to Harm Reduction programs and other holistic treatment modalities.
• Conduct High Risk Behavior assessments and informational groups.
• Participate in service plan developments and case conferences.
• Monitor aftercare recommendations.
• Provide crisis interventions as needed.
• Maintain progress notes in case management software.
• Provide listing and encourage 12 Step fellowship attendances in the area.
• Flexible to work weekends.

Education:

• Relevant experience of 3 years or more working with special needs populations (DHS & HASA)..

· Fluency in Spanish a plus.

• Commitment to working with adult homeless population.
• Computer literacy; Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Full-time

• Health Insurance, Dental and Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick Time
• 403B retirement plan
• Transit check program