Substance Use Disorder Specialist

2 weeks ago

New York, NY, United States Concern Housing Full time
About the Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position
Substance Use Specialist

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Warwick Street, Brooklyn (Pitkin)

Salary
$57,500

Days/Hours

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Specialist to be responsible for providing support and assisting the supportive tenants recovering from substance use issues at various stages of change.

Days/Hours: Tuesday - Friday; 12pm - 8pm & Saturday; 8am - 4pm

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Meeting with supportive tenants to evaluate their substance use and readiness for change
  • Working with the individual(s) to identify challenges and helping the supportive tenants create recovery plans, in conjunction with other Concern Pitkin support staff
  • Providing recovery-based education to supportive tenants and staff utilizing OASAS best practices.
  • Teaching coping mechanisms and relapse prevention skills
  • Leading group/individual educational and group support sessions
  • Making referrals to support groups within the community
  • Conducting assessment, evaluation and intervention
  • Craft tenant crisis management plans
  • Providing Crisis Intervention
  • Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
  • Manage inventory of harm reduction supplies including fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, Naloxone, and other commonly distributed items.
  • Support psychoeducation through close work with tenants involved in addressing the substance abuse including primary prevention, harm reduction, and treatment initiatives such as Stages of Change).
  • Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor
  • Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings


Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree or CASAC plus 2 years' experience in Social Work or other mental health environment and lived experience.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available

Salary: $57,500

Position Requirements

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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