Addiction Specialist

  • Ronkonkoma
  • Options For Community Living
Description

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for an Addiction Specialist to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
  • High school diploma or the equivalent. Four year college degree in a human service related discipline is preferred.
  • Have a valid CASAC certification.
  • At least two years' experience working with individuals with substance abuse required.
  • Two years' experience working with case management responsibilities in a setting with disabled or economically disadvantaged individuals/families preferred.
  • Valid driver's license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle and valid auto insurance is required.
Our Company Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
  • 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
Salary Range:

$46,800/year ($24.00/hour) - $58,500/year ($30.00/hour)

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 37.5 hours/week

Location: In-person based out of our Ronkonkoma and Hempstead offices, with field visits required in both Nassau and Suffolk County.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The Addiction Specialist provides support services to individuals with mental illness in the agency's MH Supportive Housing program and targeted assistance to those abusing substances. Provides on-site visits to housing locations.
  • Performs routine assessments of residents' substance use needs.
  • Provides addiction education and related individual and group counseling tasks to residents.
  • Assists residents in accessing and utilizing community resources as well as other support services, i.e., D.S.S., medical clinics, sponsorship, etc.
  • Where appropriate participates in formulation of individualized assessments, service plans and discharge plans for assigned residents and legibly documents them according to specified timeframes and guidelines.
  • Documents residents' progress and other information in charts in a timely manner and according to specifications.
  • When appropriate, involves significant others, collateral contacts (family, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.) in education and supportive services.
  • Communicates pertinent information regarding residents to leadership staff as well as other coworkers to enhance quality of care to residents.
  • Provides assistance to coworkers and serves as a resource person to non-certified staff, interns and volunteers as needed.
  • Attend initial recovery meeting (AA, NA, etc.) with residents when needed to provide a linkage to support services.
  • Serve as liaison to connect residents to detox, inpatient, residential, and/or sober living facilities when needed.
  • Attend local county SUD and MAT work groups to enhance relationships with community providers.
  • Other appropriate tasks as assigned by management.