POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

Date: March 20, 2012
Job Title: Counselor (2 vacancies)
Status: Non-exempt/Hourly
Location: Residential Rehabilitation Services for Youth (RRSY)
Shift: Could include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as specified
Report to: Program Director of RRSY

Description: Provide a full array of individual, group and rehabilitative services to persons adversely affected by chemical abuse or dependency in an adolescent, male residential setting.

• maintain basic knowledge of the physical plant
• exercise knowledge of and teach good nutrition, good physical and mental health practices
• engage residents in the development of a full range of Independent Living Skill activities
• supervise and participate with residents during recreational, vocational and educational activities
• supervise residents in performance and completion of daily chores and responsibilities; develop a schedule of house keeping activities
• maintain and demonstrate cooking and baking skills, and supervise residents in cooking chores
• shop for food and consumables as needed and assigned
• manage the petty cash, food stamps, and stamp money responsibly
• maintain program within the established budget
• manage supplies and consumables in the house
• safeguard and monitor all residents’ medication and valuables
• transport residents to appointments and activities as needed
• ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required; utilize the On-call system as needed
• refer emergency calls and clients to the appropriate community agencies
• provide and facilitate groups and morning discussions as assigned
• be available to residents for support, encouragement and direction when needed
• be sensitive and responsive to public relations within the community
• assist Program Director when needed in:
• orientation of staff members
• screening of candidates for residency
• orientation of new residents
• evaluation of residents’ needs
• exit interviews
• responsible for building safety to include:
• inspection of fire system
• maintaining fire extinguishers
• performing and documenting monthly fire drills
• participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly
• participate in regular Resident Reviews and attend all staffings
• attend staff meetings, in-services and conferences/trainings as assigned
• responsible for quality assurance
• carry a caseload of up to 7 primary clients
• provide Treatment Plans on a quarterly basis, and other documentation as needed
• maintain client files in accordance with OASAS relations
• provide at least weekly individual counseling sessions to primary clients
• organize, plan and implement weekly scheduling
• be a team leader in the absence of the Program Director
• perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications: One year experience in the field of Chemical Dependence
And
Support the goal of abstinence from mood altering substances unless prescribed by a physician knowledgeable of addiction
And
Must subscribe to a Professional Canon of Ethics.

Submit letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resource Director
Credo Community Center
595 W Main St
Watertown NY 13601
Fax 315-788-3794
Email:  kathys@credocommunitycenter.com
Fax:     315-788-3794

Application available at: www.credocommunitycenter.com/employment.htm