Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleAddictions Counselor Assistant (CK Post ATC)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $50405 Annually
"Other" Explanation Nights: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM with Tuesday and Wednesday Pass Days
Workday
Street Address Charles K. Post Addiction Treatment Center
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Campus, Bldg 1, 998 Crooked Hill Rd
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.
Duties Description Under the supervision of an Addictions Counselor, incumbent will be responsible for direct care of patients.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Serving as a team member; assist in providing individual and group counseling services, lead activities including activities/vocational and social; assist patients with health and safety issues that arise and direct them to the appropriate medical staff; transport patients in state issued van as needed; prepare documentation; supervise patients and ensure their safety. Monitor the reception area and facility for safety and security. Provide patient searches, breathalyzer screens and collect urine samples for drug screens.
Additional Comments Additional Salary:
$3,026 Location Pay
$575 Inconvenience Pay (Nights)
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.
CK Post ATC is a tobacco-free facility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Tracy Milanese, Human Resources Specialist 2
Email Address Tracy.Milanese@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Ave, 4th Floor
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, forward your current resume as indicated above clearly identifying how you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
**Include transcripts if you are qualifying via the substitution criteria.