CASAC

Description

WHO IS CHI?

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?

CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:

• Generous Paid time off
• Personal and Sick Days
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account 
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Commuter Transit and Parking Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct group and individual counseling to program clients.  The CASAC will work with the case management staff and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement treatment plans for clients with history of substance abuse.

Pay: $65,000 annually.

FLSA: Exempt. Not eligible for overtime.

Schedule: 10am-6pm Wednesday-Sunday (off Monday & Tuesday).

Location: Rego Park Queens, NY

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

           These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.

• Assess program client and participants in a comprehensive evaluation of each client to screen for substance abuse history and/ or issues.
• Document, implement and update the treatment and /or individual service plan (ISP) for clients as assigned.  
• Write weekly progress notes.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions including, among others, relapse prevention.
• Participate in quality assurance review as required by program management.
• Plan and facilitate aftercare with community-based providers.
• Identify and develop relationships with community-based providers.
• Develop and deliver training to program staff about identifying and treating substance abuse in clients.

Qualifications

What do I need to apply?

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Services preferred. Valid CASAC or CASAC-T certification required. Three years’ experience working with clients with history of alcohol or substance abuse expected. In lieu of the education requirement five or more years of experience working with clients who has a history of alcoholism or substance abuse (a valid CASAC certification still required).

• Knowledge: Excellent interviewing and clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of CARES a plus.
• Computer skills:  Proficient Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software skills are required.
• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Must be a self-starter.   
• Physical Performance:  Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses.
• Reasoning Ability:  Good negotiation skills.  Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task.
• Other Skills:  Ability to work independently, establish rapport with program participants and business community, expertise at understanding client needs and matching clients with business contacts. Able to work independently using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

Email: careers@communityhousing.org