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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.
Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
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Compensation Range: $20/hr - $22/hr commensurate with experience
Overview:
Substance Use Counselor - Grant for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals for SAMHSA. Service provision to people who use drugs and with co-occurring disorders. Outreach-based.
Responsibilities:
Provide substance use counseling services to individuals (and families) who are experiencing homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring mental health disorders directly in the community.
Screen individuals (mostly in the community) for recruitment to the GBHI Project.
Assess needs of program participants and create treatment plan.
Link program participants to care and support services via referrals.
Use Evidence Based Practices / Interventions (mostly Motivational Interview, Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Cognitive Therapy, Trauma informed and SBIRT)
Complete intake and follow up GPRA
Coordinate internal and external services for participants in need.
Document and update the participant record and report data on required systems.
Conduct group and individual educational activities on the topics covered by the project.
Provide follow up services to program participants according to the time set.
Represent programs and agencies in different forums.
Carry out the processes in compliance with the rules, procedures, and protocols of the organization.
Visit organizations and services providers to create collaboration relations for the benefit of the GBHI Project.
Coordinate with other team members for participants' services or support.
Prepare monthly progress report.
Accompany and assist the participant in any process if necessary.
Conduct and document case discussions.
Driving the official or rented vehicle when necessary to complete project tasks.
Provide services for any activity that can promote access to homelessness, harm reduction (nocturnal activity, educational presentations/activity)
Minimum Requirements
Master's in substance use counseling (or in related field with concentration/specialization in substance use)
Experience with providing counseling services to people that have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders.
Knowledge and/or experience with Evidence Based Practices / Interventions
Knowledge about HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C and STDs in the Puerto Rican context
Highly motivated to work with people who experience homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders in an outreach setting.
Proficient and efficient with multiple computer software programs
Meticulous at maintaining records and confidentiality protocols.
Good written and verbal communications skills (in both Spanish and English a plus)
Able to work closely with others in outreach team and office setting (team player)
Up to date driver's license