Counselor Assistant (Part-Time and Full-Time Positions)

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

The ideal Counselor Assistant at our various programs will be a responsible, and reliable, with the ability to provide the best support to our clients. This candidate needs to be compassionate and have the ability to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote the client's well-being by providing high quality care.

Shift: Evening shift (4pm-12am), and Day shift (8am-4pm) (Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday)

Job Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Compensation: up to $18.50

Job Duties Include:

• Facilitating recovery plans
• Providing crisis intervention
• Ensuring the safety of clients at all times
• Assisting with daily activities and maintaining program structure
• Communicating with co-workers to ensure that all staff are meeting the needs of the clients

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months experience in the Field of Substance Use Disorders or related field preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• A generous employee contribution towards your benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Flexible Savings Account offering pretax savings advantage for your uncovered medical and child care expense
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Company funded life and short-term disability insurance
• 40% Maria College Tuition Discount for eligible degree programs
• Discounted CASAC certification programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualification

High School or equivalent