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NJAC · 5 days ago

Support Specialist - CADC Required

Paterson, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45K/yr - $55K/yr

NJAC is a residential program for adult residents classified to a work release/substance abuse program. The Support Specialist is accountable for conducting risk assessments, developing service plans, and providing clinical services to clients while ensuring compliance with established protocols and procedures.

EducationFacilities Support ServicesFamilyHome Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Ensure that each client is properly served and treatment is rendered accordance to industry standards

Ensure the development and implementation of: Client records including social histories, chronological reports, case summaries and other information as needed

Comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for residents within established timeframes

Individual and group counseling

Effective crisis intervention and conflict resolution

Monthly behavioral evaluations

Conducting interventions

Individual/group lectures and didactic presentations

Participation in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews

Developing aftercare treatment plans, and all required documentation

Other areas of focus which may include Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services

Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures

Ensure contract violations are reported and addressed immediately

Review medication log for compliance

Perform Accountability Duties: accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis; ensuring the safety and security of staff and residents in the Facility; providing supervision and surveillance of the residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter; ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility; conducting facility searches; conducting urine monitoring; monitoring entry and egress of all residents and visitors

Complete required annual training in compliance with due dates

Participate in daily shift-change meetings, monthly staff meetings, weekly house meetings, weekly treatment team meetings as well as semiannual training and meetings as scheduled

Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and our funder

Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant professional and accreditation standards and licensure. (ACA, PREA, DHMAS Licensure)

Meet all required internal and external standards and policies

Write reports on the program for management and funders as required

Communicate with management and funders as outlined in funding agreements

Ensure reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NJ LCADCCADCClient Tracking SoftwareCognitive-behavioral interventionSocial learning theoryGroup dynamicsWord processingSimple accountingDatabasesSpreadsheetsE-mailInternetEthical BehaviorBuild RelationshipsCreativity/InnovationFocus on Client NeedsFoster TeamworkMake DecisionsOrganizePlanCommunicate EffectivelySolve Problems

Required

A NJ LCADC or CADC or another licensed health professional doing work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within their scope of duties

Successfully pass Criminal, Education, Substance Use Testing and Driver Background checks conducted by the Organization and Funder

Maintain background free of infractions which may result in the termination of employment

Have access to an insured, registered vehicle

Possess a valid Driver's License

Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area

Possesses thorough working knowledge of social learning theory, cognitive-behavioral intervention and approaches, assessment and evaluation and demonstrated competencies in training, group interaction, and mentoring

Working with addictive personalities; a basic understanding of human behavior; and utilizing group dynamics to address special needs populations

Proficiency in the use of computers for: Word processing, Simple accounting, Databases, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet, Client Tracking Software

Demonstrate competence in ethical behavior, building relationships, effective communication, creativity/innovation, focus on client needs, fostering teamwork, leadership, decision making, organization, planning, and problem-solving