Certified Substance Use Consultant CASAC II

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

In this role you will:

Make recommendations for community-based services indicated by the level of care neededKeep statistics of clients served as part of a monthly progress report for ACSTo help interpret results of alcohol/drug screenings conducted by EDNY or other service providersParticipate in Family Team Meetings and Child Safety Conferences to assist ACS workers with engagement of ambivalent clients.Perform training for child welfare staff to teach red flags of drug use and abuse. Trainings will be focused on teaching ACS workers about the progressive nature of addiction as well as the impact of drug use and abuse on parent’s capacity to parent/function.  To teach the impact of substance abuse on familial homeostasis and how this disruption may manifest negatively in the emotional, social and academic wellbeing of the child(ren).Performs other related duties as assigned. Occasional field visits when necessary to assist with engaging clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• CASAC II with at least three years of experience. Experience with working with ACS and persons with co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent engagement skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to understand, respect and work in a host environment
• Word, excel, power point skills required.

Required education:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• BA preferred

Job Behavioral Expectations:

• Creating and maintaining a safe space with children and their family members.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

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