Under the supervision of the Assistant program director , the Senior counselor/Health Coordinator is responsible for carrying a small caseload which usually consists of individuals that have co-occurring disorders. provides crisis intervention, refers residents and appropriate levels of care. Assist the Assistant Program Director in monitoring residents when their primary counselor is not available.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The Senior Counselor is responsible for the completion for required documentation in case records for residents.
• Provide counseling 1X per week ( 30 minutes)
• Provides Crisis Intervention when needed.
• Facilitate support groups one time per week
• Refers resident to other levels of care
• Advocate on behalf of the resident when needed( i.e. Court Liaison, ACS/family court conferences).
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date case records, filling out applications to be processed by specific agencies when needed.
• Assist in complying with Office of Addiction and support Services (OASAS) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Daily report to the Health Commerce System
• Ensures the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling, and referral services to all resident's regarding HIV. AIDs, TB. Hepatitis, STDs and COVID-19.
• Fosters abstinence and stability through counselling and other support
• Completes other assignments as request by the Assistant Program Director
• Supervises the staff in the evening program when needed.
• Develop curriculums for Case Managers.
• Coordinate house functions for residents' chores
• Assist in maintaining the communication logbook.
• Network with out-patient treatment programs to ensure quality care for residents

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in human services or equivalent
• Must have CASAC
• Must be qualified health professional ( QHP) with verifiable number
• At least 3 years experience as CASAC
• must have valid New York State Drivers License
• Ability to work with diverse population.