Counselor
Company: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
ORGANIZATIONVIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives
and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to
individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our
client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their
lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.Perks
Working for VIP:Dress down FridaysDiscount on gym membershipTuition
reduction rate on continuing educationAnnual holiday partyAnnual
staff picnicMedical/ Dental/ 403(B)Transit discount for parking and
MTAPlease visit www.vipservices.org to learn more.POSITION TITLE:
CounselorREPORTS TO: SupervisorPOSITION SUMMARY: Under the
direction and supervision of the Supervisor provides the
development and management of coordinated counseling services to
ensure optimum services are provided to clients.POSITION
DESCRIPTION:-- Provide clinical counseling services to assigned
clients including initial assessment, treatment plan and discharge
planning in accordance with departmental procedure and regulatory
requirements.-- Participate in comprehensive interdisciplinary team
treatment planning and activities as indicated or scheduled.--
Collaborate with other disciplines, and coworkers as needed in
order to ensure client needs are met.-- Assist in the enforcement
of program rules and regulations.-- Plan and manage the
dissemination of program schedules and other information relative
to events and activities.-- Monitor the collection of urine
specimens and toxicology results.-- Manage telephone inquiries and
provide program information, including information on alternative
providers.-- Maintain up to date database of referral information
and resources.-- Refer applicants to alternative services (e.g.
Detoxification Units, Rehab Programs, etc.) as needed.JOB
COMPETENCY:-- Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
(CASAC)-- Minimum of 3 years experience working in the social
services field.-- Excellent written and oral communication
skills.-- Ability to read, write and speak the English language.--
Knowledge of computer programs.-- Excellent organizational
skills.-- Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language
preferred.VIP Community Services provide equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.PM20.
Requirements:
PI177412108
Keywords: Vocational Instruction Project Community Services , New Rochelle , Counselor, Other , Bronx, New York
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