Counselor Assistant

The Addictions Care Center of Albany • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Responsibilities : 1. Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night in a substance abuse Residential setting. The Counselor Assistant completes rounds and logs information as well as other responsibilities. 2. Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Residential client rooms, kitchen, and common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security. 3. Reports progress on residence at every shift change. 4. Provides assistance to residents, including motivation, support and encouragement for client goals. 5. Logs telephone, personal visits and significant event or information during your shift into the Residential logbook. 6. Assumes responsibility for managing and reporting incidents. 7. Perform urine drug screens as needed. 8. Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department or police as needed. 9. Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager. V alid New York State Driver License Required CPR and First Aid certified preferred Education Requirements : High School Diploma or GED

Requirements

• Valid New York State Driver License Required
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night in a substance abuse Residential setting. The Counselor Assistant completes rounds and logs information as well as other responsibilities.
• Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Residential client rooms, kitchen, and common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security.
• Reports progress on residence at every shift change.
• Provides assistance to residents, including motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
• Logs telephone, personal visits and significant event or information during your shift into the Residential logbook.
• Assumes responsibility for managing and reporting incidents.
• Perform urine drug screens as needed.
• Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department or police as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED