Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/14/19
Applications Due: 03/29/19
Vacancy ID: 65207
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor Assistant (Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade11
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40324 to $49417 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation 11:00 am – 7:30 pm Pass Days: Sunday/Monday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 11 AM
To 7:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Seneca
Street Address Dick Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center
1330 County Road 132
City Ovid
StateNY
Zip Code14521
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications An Associate’s degree with a specialization in Alcoholism, Substance Abuse or Chemical Dependency OR one year of full time employment in a field requiring the application of communication skills and one year of experience in a direct treatment capacity working in an addictions treatment setting.
Substitutions: 30 college credits in a human services field may be substituted for the one year of communication experience; 10 college credits in specific alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency courses may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience; 150 clock hours of relevant addictions for CASAC credential eligibility may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience.
Dick Van Dyke ATC is a Tobacco-Free Facility
Duties Description The Addictions Counselor Assistant serves as a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a qualified health professional (QHP). Specific duties include:
• Supervising clients and insuring building safety and security
• Counseling and crisis intervention education
• Conducting and leading in fire and emergency drills
• Clinical record audits preparing documentation/filing
• Conduct hourly checks and document observations
• Monitor and record if clients are missing from program
• Participate in dining room tasks (serving lunch/dinner)
• Transport patients in state issued van as needed
• Assist in admission search procedures
• May be assigned other tasks to meet facility needs.
Additional Comments Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 12 State holidays per year.
Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Elizabeth Madej, Human Resources Specialist Tr. 2
Telephone (518) 485-8053
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Elizabeth.Madej@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your current resume and cover letter of interest. If applicable, please provide copy of college transcript. If transfer eligible, please provide social security number to verify transfer eligibility.
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