Counselor Assistant

Northpointe Council is looking for a full time Counselor Assistant at our First Step Center, residential facility.

Must be able to commit to three 3-11pm shifts and two 11pm-7am shifts per week

Job description:

The Counselor Assistant acts as a direct service staff to monitor client behavior/status, train/facilitate client participation in program activities, transports clients to/from approved destinations and appointments, orients clients to FSC, performs admission assessments, recovery care planning, and supervised urine surveillance on same sex clients and/or testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors client behavior in program activities, groups, external activities, meetings, meals and snack periods, chore completion, recreational activities, visitation and free-time behavior. Completes scheduled and random room checks to account for all clients and documents accordingly. Monitors facility safety and immediately reports any concerns or unsafe conditions to the senior staff member. Employee must remain awake for their entire shift.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trains and facilitates client participation in program activities, sobriety support meetings, completion of daily chores, proper nutrition and hygiene practices, time management, leisure time development and Activity Daily Logs (ADL). May facilitate educational or process groups for clients within the range of his/her expertise.

Transports clients to approved program activities, outside support group meetings, and appointments as approved by program staff. May assist in the transportation of intoxicated clients with another medical personnel to insure safe transfer from/to FSC or an approved medical facility.

Orients new clients to the program by reviewing rules, inventory/secure client personal property, providing assistance in organizing personal belongings, and provides program supplies, assisting in completion of case management forms and paperwork.

Performs admission assessments for clients presented at FSC for admission. Completes initial recovery care plans, recovery care plan updates/reviews in accordance with existing regulatory requirements. Performs supervised urine surveillance on same sex clients and/or testing.

Assists medical staff with admissions, charting, filing, copying and other shift responsibilities. Assists clients with read and filing forms. Assists clients with preparation for discharge or room transfers.

Compiles with all agency and facility policies regarding employee conduct and program requirements. Participates in facility/agency trainings, meetings, supervision sessions, case conferences, orientations and/or quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.

Schedule: Evening & Overnight shifts

• Must be able to commit to three 3-11pm shifts and two 11pm-7am shifts per week

Work Location: In person / One location

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum: high school diploma.
• Associates and/or CASAC T preferred with course work in substance use disorders.
• One year practical experience – paid or internship.

Required License/Certifications:

• Current valid New York State drivers license

Benefits include:

• 35-hour full time work week
• 10 paid holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Vacation: 10 days first year, 15 days after 1 year
• Sick time: 63 hours per year
• Personal time: 21 hours per year
• Company paid life insurance
• 403b with up to 7% contribution upon qualification
• Health Insurance: Independent Health choice of 2 policies
• Guardian Dental, Vision
• FSA Flexible Spending account
• HRA Health Reimbursement account
• Professional development assistance
• EAP Employee Assistance Program

Northpointe Council, Inc complies with all State and Federal Labor Standards & Guidelines including, but not limited to:

FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

EEOC Home | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

EPPA: Employee Polygraph Protection Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

USERRA: Know Your Rights | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.19 - $22.22 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Drivers License (Preferred)
• CASAC-T (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Niagara Falls, NY 14303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person