CASAC Counselor (Bilingual Spanish)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: CASAC

DEPARTMENT: Family Treatment and Rehabilitation Program  

LOCATION: SCO Genovese servicing Queens Borough

1. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and provide treatment recommendations and supportive individual and group interventions for parents, caregivers and youth.

• Learn the FTR practice model by participating in training and case consultation.


• Adhere to fidelity of the FTR model: Work within model structure regarding case contacts, interventions, supervision, documentation and length of treatment.

• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including Case Planners, Supervisors, Mental Health Specialist, Case Aides and FTC Facilitators.


• Participate as the substance abuse expert in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings to determine treatment plans.


• Provide expert consultation and training to staff on substance abuse related dynamics and best practices.

• Provide consultation on crisis management plans and safety plans as needed.


• Conduct toxicology tests as needed.


• Provide resources to staff for treatment referrals.


• Participate in Family Team Conferences as needed.


• Provide home based evaluations if necessary.


• Complete all required documentation and data entry within deadlines


• Utilize mobile technology to complete documentation.


• Attend individual and group supervision and all necessary meetings and trainings.


• Demonstrate strong sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity.


• Commit to being an active contributor to the vision and mission of the program.


• Work to create and support a respectful learning environment.


• Other duties as assigned.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

• BA and CASAC / CASAC-T


• Bilingual a plus, preferably Spanish-speaking


• Previous experience in child welfare or family services setting preferred.


• Some evening hours required.


• Excellent organizational, written and oral skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office.


• Commitment to working from a strength based perspective.