Overnight Counselor Assistant Women's Residential - The Addictions Care Center of Albany : Job Details

Primary Purpose: Provide substance abuse rehabilitation and counseling services to clients in accordance with OASAS and Agency rules and regulations in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night.
• Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Men's Residences client rooms, kitchen, and common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security.
• Reports progress on residence at every shift change.
• Provides assistant to residents, this includes motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
• Logs telephone, personal visits and significant event or information during your shift into the Residential logbook.
• Transports clients to treatment program activities, D.S.S., medical and legal appointments, recreational opportunities and in emergencies.
• Conducts random and routine urine drug screens. Log all information and prepare for pick up.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations: Valid New York State driver license. CPR and First Aid certified preferred Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Attending or completed 350-hour CASAC course a plus. Job Type: Full-time; Monday - Friday, 12am-8am.