Substance Abuse Counselor

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV / AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs , and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position : Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed.

Crossroads Residence is a community residence in operation since 1991 and houses single males who are recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https : / / www.voa-gny.org / new-york-behavioral-health

Location : New Rochelle, NY 10801

Minimum Qualifications :

• The position requires a High School diploma or GED
• Current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
• It also requires a minimum of one year's experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.

Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities :

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy :

And much more!

Please note : Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser : https : / / www.voa-gny.org / about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled / Other Protected Categories. Apply today!