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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
 
Summary: 
The Mobile Crisis Management Specialist, as a Qualified Professional (QP), delivers in-person crisis intervention and stabilization services under the supervision of a Licensed Professional (LP). This role focuses on supporting beneficiaries with mental health or substance use crises, implementing interventions outlined in the Person-Centered Plan (PCP), and facilitating connections to community resources. The QP ensures compliance with NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy 8A and contributes to the MCM team’s first-responder model.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Respond in-person to crisis calls in community settings, providing triage, de-escalation, and supportive interventions to stabilize beneficiaries (page 35).</li>
<li>Assist in conducting crisis assessments using NC-SNAP or ASAM Criteria, under the direction of the LP, to determine service eligibility (page 36).</li>
<li>Implement interventions specified in the beneficiary’s PCP, such as coping skills training, safety planning, or linkage to community supports.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the LP to develop and update PCPs, ensuring interventions address crisis-related goals (Subsection 5.7.1, page 7).</li>
<li>Supervise Associate Professionals (APs) and Paraprofessionals under an individualized supervision plan, reviewed annually (Subsection 5.6, page 6).</li>
<li>Document interventions in service notes, including date, purpose, intervention details, duration, and effectiveness, per Subsection 5.8.2 (page 8).</li>
<li>Coordinate with emergency services, LME/MCOs, or other providers to facilitate follow-up care and prevent hospitalization.</li>
<li>Participate in 24/7 first-responder coverage, ensuring prompt response to crisis calls (page 35).</li>
<li>Support telehealth components (e.g., follow-up consultations) as directed by the LP, adhering to Policy 1-H requirements (Attachment A, page 30).</li>
<li>Performs all other duties as reasonably required and assigned.</li>
<li>In addition, the employee must participate in all required training and education as mandated by the specific service line and clinical coverage policy.</li>
<li>Available for on-call shifts.</li>
<li>Ability to travel to community locations and respond to crises in potentially unpredictable environments.</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position can oversee staff.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling) or a related field, per 10A NCAC 27G .0104 (Subsection 6.3.2, page 11).</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years of post-degree experience in mental health or substance use services, or 4 years if non-human services degree.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of one year’s experience in providing crisis management services in the following settings: assertive outreach, assertive community treatment, emergency department or other service providing 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week, response in emergent or urgent situations; and 20 hours of training in appropriate crisis intervention strategies within the first 90 days of employment. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Must meet Qualified Professional status as defined in 10A NCAC 27G .0104, with documented competencies in crisis intervention and population-specific needs.</li>
<li>Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, preferred.</li>
<li>Training in peer support or trauma-informed care, preferred.</li>
</ul>

Required Skills/Abilities
<ul>
<li>Proficiency in crisis de-escalation, case management, and community resource navigation; knowledge of NC-SNAP and ASAM Criteria; ability to work in dynamic, community-based settings.</li>
<li>Must maintain strict confidentiality</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Must possess effective communication/documentation skills</li>
<li>Must have a positive attitude and view the person receiving services as a priority</li>
<li>High level of professionalism </li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent customer service and phone skills required</li>
<li>Use of basic office equipment and computer; keyboarding skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Flexibility in responding and adjusting to change</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize and manage time</li>
<li>Advocacy and negotiation skills</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate commitment, competence, people skills, and adaptability</li>
<li>Must meet 10A NCAC 27G.0104</li>
</ul>
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
<ul>
<li>Valid NC driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal vehicle insurance coverage.</li>
<li>Current license or certification must be maintained if applicable. </li>
<li>CADC preferred </li>
</ul>

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in the client’s home and in the community and may involve exposure to cigarette smoke, domestic animals/pets, household pests, uncomfortable heating/cooling, and other issues related to the domestic location in which service is delivered.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and taste and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to drive and operate a personal vehicle safely and adhere to all applicable state and traffic laws.

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Mobile Crisis Spec (QP)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Team Leader/Program Supervisor or designee, Peer Specialists serve as role models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits recipients' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the recipients, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. The Peer Specialist assists service recipients through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)
<ol>
<li> Travels to/visits recipients' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Counsels recipients regarding plans for meeting service needs and aids the recipients to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals.</li>
<li>Educates recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes</li>
<li>Teaches recipients effective coping strategies based on personal experience</li>
<li>Teaches symptom management skills</li>
<li>Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals.</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned recipient.</li>
<li>Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for recipients in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in a manner that is clear and understandable.</li>
<li>Assist the recipient in meeting service plan goals.</li>
<li>Helps facilitate individualized services to the recipient that meet the diverse needs of the recipient and focus on the discharge-planning goal.</li>
<li> Explains the types of clinical services, and ICL programs available to recipients; helps instruct the recipient in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution.</li>
<li>Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention.</li>
<li>Assists in referring recipients to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies recipients on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the recipient.</li>
<li>Advocates on behalf of recipient with outside service providers and within ICL.</li>
<li>Assists resident/recipient in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of recipients</li>
<li>Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for recipients and files missing person reports on recipients not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure.</li>
<li>Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis.</li>
<li>Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities. Complies with agency infection control policies.</li>
<li>Other job-related duties that may be assigned.</li>
</ol>
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals.</li>
<li>Ability to work with recipients/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.</li>
<li>Ability to serve as a role model to residents/recipients.</li>
<li>Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with staff, recipients/residents, families, and the public.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned.</li>
<li>Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures</li>
<li>Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects</li>
<li>Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to accompany or transport residents (some assignments may require possession of a valid driver's license).</li>
<li>Ability to be empathetic and supportive to residents instructing, demonstrating, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behavior and skills </li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless.</li>
<li>Past or current recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred.</li>
<li>All Peer Specialist staff will become certified, with either a provisional or a professional certification within a year of hire. </li>
</ul>

Peer Specialist-11531501

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Position Overview: 
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring policies and programs that promote environmental protection and workplace safety in a healthcare setting. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and fosters a culture of safety and sustainability across hospital operations. The EHS Officer collaborates with clinical staff, facilities management, infection control, and administrative leadership to manage risks associated with hazardous materials, waste, biological agents, and emergency incidents. This person reports to the VP of Center Support Services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Development and Compliance 
- Design, update, and oversee EHS policies in accordance with PACE SEMI, OSHA, CMS, STATE, and regulatory bodies affiliated with PACE SEMI organization 
- Conduct environmental risk assessments and develop corrective action plans while partnering with various leadership and staff. 
- Ensure healthcare-specific compliance in areas such as infection control, and biomedical waste. 
-create action plans for Zero tolerance and staff safety for health centers and Corp. Implement plans partnering with necessary leaders and staff appropriately.
2. Training and Education:
- Develop and deliver safety orientation and continuing education programs for clinical, laboratory, and support staff. 
- Partner with Center leadership, environmental leadership, staff, and vendors to conduct drills and simulations (e.g., fire, chemical spill, active shooter) to enhance emergency preparedness. 
- Promote awareness campaigns on topics such as ergonomics, hand hygiene, and safe lifting techniques.
3. Inspections and Monitoring partnered with leadership and staff: 
- Perform regular audits of clinical spaces, laboratories, mechanical rooms, and utility areas. 
- Monitor air and water quality, ventilation systems, and waste disposal processes partnered. 
- Identify hazards and implement controls to reduce risks.
4. Incident Investigation and Reporting:
- Lead investigations into workplace injuries, spills, or exposure events. 
- Maintain accurate logs and reports on incidents, near misses, and safety improvements. 
- Liaise with insurance providers and legal counsel as needed for incident follow-up.
5. Hazardous Materials and Waste Management:
- Oversee the handling, storage, transport, and disposal of chemical, pharmaceutical, and biological waste. 
- Maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventories. 
- Coordinate with external waste disposal vendors and regulatory inspectors.
6. Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Maintain facility-wide emergency plans and coordinate with first responders. 
- Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery initiatives. 
- Serve on the PACE SEMI’s emergency response team.
Qualifications: 
Education: 
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or related field. 
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 
- Minimum of 3–5 years in EHS roles, preferably in a healthcare or laboratory setting. 
- Familiarity with infection prevention protocols and hospital accreditation standards.
Certifications: 
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) preferred. 
- HAZWOPER, OSHA 30-Hour, or equivalent certifications desirable.
Skills: 
- Strong knowledge of environmental health regulations and safety engineering principles. 
- Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills. 
- Proficiency with EHS management systems and software tools.
Work Environment: 
- May involve exposure to biological or chemical hazards during site inspections. 
- Must be available to respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours. 
- Frequently required to walk long distances throughout hospital facilities. 
-Any other duties or responsibility required as necessary by leader or leadership

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionOn-Call (PRN) Crisis WorkerJob Details
Job Type
Part-time
New Orleans, LADescription
 
Job title
Crisis Worker
Reports to
Program Director
$21.19 per hour!
Position Summary
Under the authority of Management, the Crisis Worker assures that all operating procedures and regulations are followed. The Crisis Worker provides direct services to consumers, significant others and collateral resources and assists consumers in reaching goals set in treatment. 
Essential Duties and Functions 
Direct Care
<ul>
<li>Consumer Care including spending at least 75% of scheduled time in direct, face to face or telephone interactions with consumers </li>
<li>Conduct psycho-educational, skills training, and supportive crisis counseling in residence or community </li>
<li>Observe all scheduled and as needed (PRN) medication observations and assist as directed by Residential Nurse i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc. </li>
<li>Residential crisis specific duties including but not limited to: </li>
<li>early walking, </li>
<li>daily planning, </li>
<li>meal preparation and clean-up, </li>
<li>maintaining necessary scheduled appointments that have been approved by supervisory team member </li>
<li>Telephone Crisis Specific Duties including screening incoming calls, providing appropriate telephone counseling, consultation, assessment and referral to needed services including Mobile and/or Residential Crisis Intervention services.</li>
</ul>
Administrative
<ul>
<li>Complete all documentation as required by RHD, Funder, licensing/accreditation entities.</li>
</ul>
Community Interaction
<ul>
<li>Community Involvement and teamwork including but not limited to providing referral and other case management services for consumers and families at times of contact, either on the phone, in the community, or with the resident prior to discharge. </li>
<li>Other duties as assigned </li>
</ul>
Essential Duties Addendum for A-Team and MCIU
<ul>
<li>Receive incoming calls from 911 (CAD emergency system) and head out</li>
<li>Access while en route to the location (gathering information while in transit to location; reading the summary, call back to the source, communicating via radio, etc.)</li>
<li>Complete real-time collaboration with a fully licensed clinician to determine appropriateness for initial intervention</li>
<li>Arrive on the scene and complete an initial assessment </li>
<li>Collaborate real-time with a fully licensed clinician to determine final outcome</li>
<li>transport client (via voluntary or involuntary means) </li>
<li>resolve on scene</li>
<li>send back to OPCD for emergency response</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree preferred with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, education or a related field. </li>
<li>Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology; gerontology; or other social sciences.</li>
<li>4 years of experience in public or private human services with one year of mental health direct care experience. </li>
<li>Valid Driver's License</li>
</ul>
Working conditions
This position is set in a residential or community environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. 
Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
<ul>
<li>Exposure to Fumes o Exposure to Dust</li>
<li>Exposure to Extreme Heat o Exposure to Extreme Cold</li>
<li>Wet and/or Humid o Exposure to Loud Noise</li>
<li>Exposure to Confined Places o Mists or Gases</li>
<li>Exposure to Mechanical Hazards o Exposure to Chemical Hazards</li>
<li>Exposure to Electrical Hazards o Exposure to Burn Hazard</li>
</ul>
 
 
Requirements
 
Physical requirements
Lifting Requirements
<ul>
<li>Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements
<ul>
<li> Stand or Sit (stationary position)</li>
<li> Walk</li>
<li> Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)</li>
<li> Climb (stairs/ladders)</li>
<li> Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)</li>
<li> See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) </li>
<li> Pushing or Pulling</li>
<li> Repetitive Motion</li>
<li> Reaching (high or low)</li>
<li>Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
Mobile units are required to drive within the service area of the program. Visit home of consumer and provide support in community
Reporting Relationships
<ul>
<li>Direct Supervisor: Assistant Unit Director</li>
<li>Directly Supervises: None</li>
<li>Ancillary Support to: Program Specialist, Mental Health Professional</li>
</ul>
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

CRISIS WORKER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHSS) is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, DEA, and other applicable regulatory requirements while fostering a strong safety culture. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist partners with Human Resources, Project Managers, Operations Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, Engineering and Quality to minimize risks, promote employee well-being, and maintain a safe and compliant workplace. The EHS Specialists will provide subject matter expertise either through education, training, and/or experience in multiple areas including environmental management, compliance, occupational safety, risk management, and/or occupational health.
Why Join Leiters Health? 
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where your skills and ideas are valued? Look no further – Leiters Health is seeking talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team! 
At Leiters Health, we're not just another pharmaceutical company – we're pioneers in the field, dedicated to delivering high-quality compounded sterile products and outsourced solutions to healthcare providers nationwide. Our commitment to excellence and patient safety is at the core of everything we do. 
<ul>
<li>Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that encourages creativity, welcomes fresh ideas, and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Meaningful Work: Contribute to a purpose-driven organization dedicated to providing critical medications and healthcare solutions that positively impact patients' lives.</li>
<li>Professional Development: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and growth opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career within a rapidly growing industry.</li>
<li>Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies, staying ahead of the curve in pharmaceutical manufacturing.</li>
<li>Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to teamwork, support, and mutual success, fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.</li>
</ul>
Who We're Looking For: 
We're seeking enthusiastic individuals who are driven, adaptable, and passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, Leiters Health provides an environment where your skills and talents will be recognized and appreciated. Sound like you? Apply today! 
Essential Functions:
This description is intended to be illustrative of the major duties performed by the employee assigned to this position. 
Health and Safety Functions:
<ul>
<li>Conducts SOP risk assessments, program risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations and job hazard analyses (JHAs).</li>
<li>Supports industrial hygiene programs including monitoring of airborne particulates, hazardous drug handling, and potential noise exposure.</li>
<li>Assists in the development and delivery of EHS training programs.</li>
<li>Maintains health and safety records and promotes open reporting of safety incidents. </li>
<li>Supports incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.</li>
<li>Leads the Safety Committee meetings </li>
<li>Recognizes areas for improvement and makes recommendations to the Safety Committee and Function EHS Manager with sound proposals</li>
</ul>
Environmental Compliance Functions:
<ul>
<li>Supports environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste management (RCRA), Tier II reporting, air permits, storm water reporting, wastewater discharge permits, and recycling initiatives.</li>
<li>Maintains Safety Data Sheets and records for chemical inventory management.</li>
<li>Responsible for hazardous waste and controlled substance waste segregation, labeling, and disposal activities in compliance with EPA and DOT regulations.</li>
<li>Assist with environmental reporting and sustainability initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Regulatory and Compliance Functions:
<ul>
<li>Supports regulatory inspections and audits (OSHA, EPA, CDPHE, Fire Departments).</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring OSHA compliance for the organization.</li>
<li>Conducts internal audits, safety inspections, and Gemba Walks.</li>
<li>Ensures documentation and records are maintained in accordance with cGMP, ISO, and corporate EHS standards.</li>
<li>Partners with Quality and Compliance to ensure alignment of EHS programs with cGMPs.</li>
</ul>
Emergency Preparedness and Response Functions:
<ul>
<li>Participates in emergency response planning, including spill response, fire drills, and evacuation procedures.</li>
<li>Recognized as First Responder for the facility in emergency situations.</li>
<li>Supports Business Continuity and site risk management programs.</li>
</ul>
General Functions: 
<ul>
<li>Coordination of daily EHS functions and support activities, and track information including but not limited employee unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and accidents.</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring that all work is conducted in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with all laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Works independently and collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, Managers, Supervisors and Leads across all departments.</li>
<li>Provides guidance, support and supervision to personnel assigned to support the projects</li>
<li>Maintains relationships with internal clients (e.g., engineering, operations, and contracts) and customer and contractor/subcontractor representatives to coordinate the administration and implementation of EHS functions on projects and facilities</li>
<li>Maintains contact with project EHS personnel to keep them informed of EHS issues and to ensure adequate technical support. Provide guidance, support and supervision to personnel as needed. </li>
<li>Develops and consolidates EHS weekly and monthly KPIs for distribution and periodic review</li>
<li>Track’s deliverables, action items and corrective/preventative actions across the project </li>
<li>Develops spreadsheets, workbooks, presentations, communications and EHS informational based literature</li>
<li>Collaborates with all employees, encouraging safety suggestions to support continuous improvement</li>
<li>Supports EHS Function with launching and promoting EHS initiatives and campaigns </li>
<li>Other duties as assigned. </li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>N/A </li>
</ul>
Experience and Necessary Competencies: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent</li>
<li>Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an Environmental Safety and Health position, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical manufacturing.</li>
<li>Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred. </li>
<li>Valid driver license required</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of safety management systems and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and develop corrective actions.</li>
<li>Effective communication and training skills.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and documentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and FDA/DEA regulations required.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of federal and state policies and regulations required</li>
<li>Understanding of 503B regulatory requirements, cGMP standards, and USP guidelines is a plus!</li>
<li>Proficient written, verbal and oral English communication skills are required.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Microsoft, and Excel. </li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.</li>
<li>Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds periodically. </li>
<li>Ability to maintain a gowning qualification, if applicable.</li>
<li>Ability to wear company-provided PPE when required.</li>
</ul>
Benefits: 
<ul>
<li>100% employer paid medical plan.</li>
<li>Dental &amp; Vision insurance options including FSA &amp; HSA</li>
<li>Employer Paid Life Insurance &amp; Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Short Term &amp; Long-Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Up to 4% 401K Matching (100% vested on day one!)</li>
<li>Generous Paid Time Off Options – vacation, sick, paid leave and holidays!</li>
<li>$5,250 Annual Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months</li>
<li>$1,000 Referral Bonus Program with no limit</li>
<li>Eligible for annual bonus program </li>
</ul>
 
Timeline: We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until position is filled.  
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
*Please note that we do not work with third-party recruiters or agencies for this position. If you are a qualified candidate and wish to apply for this job, please do so directly through our official application process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Team Leader/Program Supervisor or designee, Peer Specialists serve as role models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits recipients' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the recipients, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. The Peer Specialist assists service recipients through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)
<ol>
<li>Travels to/visits recipients' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Counsels recipients regarding plans for meeting service needs, and aids the recipients to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals.</li>
<li> Educates recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes</li>
<li>Teaches recipients effective coping strategies based on personal experience</li>
<li> Teaches symptom management skills</li>
<li>Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals.</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned recipient.</li>
<li>Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for recipients in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in a manner that is clear and understandable.</li>
<li> Assist the recipient in meeting service plan goals.</li>
<li>Helps facilitate individualized services to the recipient that meet the diverse needs of the recipient and focus on the discharge-planning goal.</li>
<li>Explains the types of clinical services, and ICL programs available to recipients; helps instruct the recipient in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution.</li>
<li>Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention.</li>
<li> Assists in referring recipients to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies recipients on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the recipient.</li>
<li>Advocates on behalf of recipient with outside service providers and within ICL.</li>
<li>Assists resident/recipient in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of recipients</li>
<li>Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for recipients and files missing person reports on recipients not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure.</li>
<li>Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis.</li>
<li>Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities. Complies with agency infection control policies.</li>
<li>Other job-related duties that may be assigned.</li>
</ol>
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals.</li>
<li>Ability to work with recipients/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.</li>
<li>Ability to serve as a role model to residents/recipients.</li>
<li>Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with staff, recipients/residents, families, and the public.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned.</li>
<li>Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures</li>
<li>Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects</li>
<li>Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to accompany or transport residents (some assignments may require possession of a valid driver's license).</li>
<li>Ability to be empathetic and supportive to residents instructing, demonstrating, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behavior and skills</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless.</li>
<li>Past or current recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred.</li>
<li> All Peer Specialist staff will become certified, with either a provisional or a professional certification within a year of hire.</li>
</ul>

Peer Specialist-TB531502

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Leasing Specialist is a key role in developing Birchstone communities and is responsible for supporting the leasing operations and financial performance of the community, through coordinating and executing all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, move-outs, and lease renewals. In addition to other duties, the Leasing Specialist secures lease agreements, assists with community marketing activities, and represents and upholds the Birchstone brand and company values.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
<ul>
<li> Greet and interact with prospective residents and determine their needs and preferences; provide tours of units and the community; communicate the value and overall experience of living at the community.</li>
<li> Provide exemplary customer service to all current, future, and previous residents. Create and develop meaningful and memorable experiences through personal relationship building.</li>
<li> Qualify and screen prospective residents, process and verify rental applications, following Fair Housing guidelines.</li>
<li> Secure deposits and lease agreements; communicate lease expirations and secure lease renewals. </li>
<li> Communicate community policies to residents.</li>
<li> Assist with move-in and move-out procedures.</li>
<li> Assist in inspections of the community and apartments; help to ensure apartments are immaculate and ready for new residents.</li>
<li> Assist residents with concerns, suggestions, and requests while delivering outstanding customer service; follow up on resident service requests.</li>
<li> Assist with community marketing and resident events.</li>
<li> Market available units, complete market surveys, and maintain an awareness of competitors, the industry and market trends.</li>
<li> Maximize occupancy and resident retention; Increase community visits and interest; boost online engagement and maintain/update online advertisements.</li>
<li> Research new resident amenities, activities, and programs that add value to the community and drive revenue.</li>
<li> Provide suggestions for improving overall efficiencies and processes.</li>
<li> Provide support and assistance in the execution of special projects and assignments including capital improvement project management and monitoring project progress.</li>
<li> Participate in regular meetings with Property Manager and act as a resource to community team members.</li>
<li> Assist Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager in administrative duties and completion of daily and weekly reports; answer telephone calls and respond to online inquiries.</li>
<li> Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li> High School Diploma or Equivalent is required</li>
<li> One (1) or more years work experience in leasing, sales, or customer service position required.</li>
<li> One (1) or more years work experience in the multi-family property management industry preferred.</li>
</ul>
LICENSES &amp; CERTIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li> Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) certification and Fair Housing certifications preferred but not required.</li>
</ul>
KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS:
<ul>
<li> Sufficient expertise in marketing and leasing.</li>
<li> Strong business communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li> Ability to work independently and in a team environment.</li>
<li> Innovative approach to problem solving.</li>
<li> Must possess demonstrated effective written and verbal communications skills.</li>
<li> Excellent time management skills; ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.</li>
<li> Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.</li>
<li> Strong scheduling, organizational, and planning skills. </li>
<li> Exceptional attention to detail.</li>
<li> Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software; possesses general computer skills.</li>
<li> Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn Entrata software and/or other Property Management and supplemental software solutions.</li>
<li> Ability to work varying hours and promptly respond to emergency situations.</li>
<li> Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.</li>
</ul>
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver’s license required.

Leasing Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description

Essential Job Functions
<ul>
<li>Participates in the pre-admission evaluation study and plan; the evaluation study, program design and placement of the resident at the time of admission to the residence; the periodic reevaluation of the type, extent and quality of services and programming; and the development of discharge plans and referral to appropriate community resources</li>
<li>Based on a comprehensive review of the client's overall condition, prepares, continually reviews and evaluates plans of nursing intervention to ensure that such interventions are consistent with the client's comprehensive treatment plan. Ensures, plans of nursing intervention include consideration of the client's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language. </li>
<li>Develop treatment plans, in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, consisting of an evaluation of the nursing needed and selection of nursing procedures and practices which will best serve the residents' health care needs.</li>
<li>Develops, nursing assessment to reflect holistic needs of each client with consideration of his/her psychological, physiological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. </li>
<li>Oversees the direct implementation of nursing care to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the plan of nursing intervention, and overall treatment/service plan, and to ascertain if the needs of the client require modification of the plan. </li>
<li>Coordinates nursing care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the nursing plan is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment/service plan</li>
<li>Participates at team meetings and provides nursing input on the development and implementation of treatment/service plans. </li>
<li>Conduct in-service training with regard to personal hygiene, medication administration, family life and sex education. Supervise medication administration practicums and sign off on medication administration monthly.</li>
<li>Control communicable diseases and infections through: identification and assessment, reporting to medical authorities, and implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures.</li>
<li>Record on the residents' medical records nursing observations and action taken, such as nursing care given, medications and treatments given, reactions to treatments, tests, the intake and output of fluids and solids and the resident's vital signs. Record nursing needs of residents.</li>
<li>Modify the nursing plan, in terms of the residents' daily needs, at least annually for adults in accordance with developmental and medical changes.</li>
<li>Be available for on-call duty and to work varied shifts as the need arises.</li>
<li>Work with all consulting and/or contracted medical service providers to in-sure appropriateness of service &amp; to insure that recommended treatments are appropriate and are carried out, integrated and documented into the treatment plan.</li>
<li>Ensure that the inventory standards for medicines, solutions, supplies and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs.</li>
<li>Account for the issuance of controlled drugs and narcotics and inventories of these drugs.</li>
<li>Ensures resident protection from health hazards such as transmission of infectious organisms, isolation of infected residents and use of properly sterilized equipment when its use is necessary. </li>
<li>Provide appropriate information to the resident and family about such areas as sustaining and preventive health care, personal hygiene, methods of family or self-treatments, self-medication and possible side effects of medications.</li>
<li>Serve as liaison, resident's interpreter with outside health services providers and escort residents to services as needed.</li>
<li>Train designated staff, by way of demonstrations and written and oral instructions, in the performance of select nursing techniques and the use of nursing equipment, and client specific condition trainings.</li>
<li>Provides health education/teaching for clients and their families. </li>
<li>Participates in risk management and quality assurance concerning health related issues. </li>
<li>Provides emergency care and crisis intervention </li>
<li>Accesses medications and observes and records effects and side effects.</li>
<li>Participates in professional activities to improve personal skills and knowledge. </li>
<li>Provides Nurse Vacation coverage, phone availability during workday hours, and a minimum of one site visit at covering site, for Nurse Responsibility review and weekly reporting.</li>
<li>IDD Division Nursing Triage Service - After Hours, Weekends, and Holiday’s (5pm – 9am) – On a pre-determined rotation, across all IDD Nurses</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li>
</ul>

Additional responsibilities of the Residential Nurse in the IDD Division
Consumer Medical Records-Maintain medical record of each individual and ensure all appointments occur as prescribed and on time
<ul>
<li>Schedule and coordinate all medical appointments in conjunction with Medical Specialist</li>
<li>Follow up on all Medical Doctor recommendations following every appointment</li>
<li>Ensure follow up on all medication changes, making sure the order has been sent to the pharmacy, Medication Administration Review has been updated, medication change log updates, bright colored posting of information has been placed and the information transcribed in the AMAP communication log</li>
<li>Conducting weekly medical meetings( to occur every Wednesday)</li>
<li>Review all consults and ensuring compliance with all recommendations</li>
<li>Ensure the updating of the Appointment Tracking Log as it is a IDD Division System</li>
<li>Complete Residential Nurse Progress Note and filing all consults once the progress note has been written</li>
<li>Review and edit MARS Monthly upon delivery</li>
</ul>
Medication- Responsible for Medication Administration without Error
<ul>
<li>Ensure all AMAP Certifications are current</li>
<li>Schedule and conduct all recertification pouring’s</li>
<li>Ensure all medication supplies of each consumer is present and labeled according to doctors’ orders</li>
<li>Ensure the consumer’s Medication Administration Review is updates according with all medication changes, neatly organized with formularies and doctor’s order attached</li>
<li>At least once per week, conduct a full 100% audit of all consumers’ medication and document results on the IDD Division Medication Regimen Review Checklist. Follow up on any discrepancies immediately.</li>
<li>Ensuring an adequate refill supply at all times by logging into refill alert and communicating with the pharmacy and medical doctor as necessary</li>
</ul>
Medical Assessments
<ul>
<li>Annual, Semi, Quarterly, Self-medication assessment, 24 hour Nursing Care and Medicaid Certifications as needed</li>
</ul>
Consumer Weights
<ul>
<li>Complete within the first 7 days of the month and follow up on any significant increases or decreases immediately</li>
</ul>
Bowel Movement
<ul>
<li>Ensure Consumers bowel movement are charted consistently and implementing prescribed protocol should any discrepancies be noted</li>
</ul>
Weekly Medical Reports-
<ul>
<li>To be disseminated at the end of each week to the team. Capturing a recap of all appointments from the week and all follow up recommendations.</li>
<li>Team members include: Manager, Assistant manager, QIDP, Medical Specialist, Senior Vice President, Area Director, Director of Nursing, Behavior Intervention Specialist, Director of Food and Nutrition and Consulting Dietician</li>
</ul>
Staff Training
<ul>
<li>Conducting AMAP refreshers at least quarterly and other in-services of consumer protocols as needed.</li>
</ul>
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles and practices. </li>
<li>Knowledge of concepts and principles from the biological sciences that is supportive of nursing practice </li>
<li>Knowledge of concepts and principles of health promotion and disease prevention. </li>
<li>Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms relating to physical and mental illness, as well as indicators of wellness </li>
<li>Knowledge of medications and drugs, common dosages, their psychological, physical and physiological effects and possible adverse reactions. </li>
<li>Knowledge of emergency treatments and interventions.</li>
<li>Knowledge of teaching and consulting techniques. </li>
<li>Knowledge of the Agency's routines, procedures and policies. </li>
<li>Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence. </li>
<li>Ability to recognize changes in signs and symptoms that warrant the immediate action of a physician. </li>
<li>Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a plan of nursing intervention to meet the needs of individual clients. </li>
<li>Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others. Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Experience
New York State License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse, prefer at least one year post RN licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities.

Registered Nurse-PT-73542102

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Who We Are:&nbsp;CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive.&nbsp; We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education &amp; Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training &amp; Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth.&nbsp;CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
Justice Involved Supported Housing (JISH) provides 30 units of scattered site supportive housing to homeless individuals with a probable mental health illness and/or a substance use disorder, with recent histories of cycling through the NYC criminal justice and shelter system.&nbsp; Program staff provides case management and other supportive services to enable clients to achieve the skills and financial independence necessary for independent living.&nbsp; Clients also receive partial financial assistance with utility costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Position: Housing Specialist
Reports To: Operations Supervisor 
Location: 19 Winthrop Street
What The Housing Specialist Does:
<ul>
<li>Identify suitable apartment for eligible clients.</li>
<li>Obtain leases and other required documentation from landlord and prepares lease packages for processing.</li>
<li>Submits new leases and/or lease renewal packages for review to Operation Supervisor/Senior Program Manager in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Ensures that apartment units are ready prior to occupancy.</li>
<li>Schedules and accompanies new clients and current clients, if needed, to apartment viewings.</li>
<li>Set up utilities with electric and gas utility companies.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit furniture request for new apartment set-up.</li>
<li>Prepare new start-up supplies for new incoming clients.</li>
<li>Schedule and participate in all clients move ins.</li>
<li>Act as liaison between case managers, maintenance workers, and agency’s fiscal department to address various issues i.e., housing plans, maintenance work/repairs, fiscal issues.</li>
<li>Submit program’s weekly vacancy report on a weekly basis.</li>
<li>Keep track of expiration dates of leases.</li>
<li>Process work orders as needed and reviews all signed work orders to ensure work has been done.</li>
<li>Reviews all utility bills and submits to agency’s fiscal department on a weekly basis.</li>
<li>Investigate clients’ complaints of unpaid utility bills with agency’s fiscal department, case conference with case manager and client if necessary.</li>
<li>Conduct program required unit inspections as required by funding source.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records (i.e., furniture, maintenance supplies, food, office stock) on premises and/or in community-based apartments.</li>
<li>Input all provided client related services into program’s assigned database- i.e. Client Track, CAPS, etc.</li>
<li>Request Emergency Assistance to assist clients in paying clients’ portion of utility bills, if needed.</li>
<li>Respond immediately to emergencies and inform supervisor.</li>
<li>Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.</li>
<li>Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
<ul>
<li>Sufficient education and technical expertise: to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); basic math to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks. Bilingual in Spanish. </li>
</ul>
Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Basic Knowledge of housing related issues</li>
<li>Knowledge about, understanding of, and ability to work closely with, persons with HIV/AIDS and related issues.</li>
<li>Knowledge about, understanding of, and experience working with, housing systems, facilities management, and maintenance needs.</li>
</ul>
Compensation: $47,000.00 annually- When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position &amp; program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.&nbsp;This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week)&nbsp; Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. &nbsp;
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
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Housing Specialist, Justice Involved Supportive Housing

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Program Director, and the guidelines provided by the NYC DHMH, NYS OMH and other applicable oversight agencies, functions as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team with shared caseloads, assists participating individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Has lead responsibility for integrating dual-recovery treatment with the tasks of other team members. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a Master’s level Specialist, the Substance Abuse Specialist II will have increased clinical, evidence based, therapeutic treatment modality interventions with the client facing substance abuse challenges and is expected to Incorporate human development and behavior in social environment theories.
ESSENTIAL TASKS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. 
<ol>
<li>Performs assessment of substance abuse and substance abuse diagnosis. Using competencies acquired through experience and/or training, such as motivational interviewing techniques, stage-wise treatment, knowledge of principles and practices of harm reduction etc., counsels recipients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.</li>
<li>Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the recipients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.</li>
<li>Develop recipient treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and recipient histories.</li>
<li>Review and evaluate recipients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.</li>
<li>Interview recipients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.</li>
<li>Intervene as advocate for recipients or recipients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.</li>
<li>Provide recipients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.</li>
<li>Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in recipient status.</li>
<li>Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.</li>
<li>Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.</li>
<li>Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for recipients to be discharged from treatment programs.</li>
<li>Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.</li>
<li>Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting recipients or recipients.</li>
<li>Participate in case conferences and staff meetings.</li>
<li>Act as liaisons between recipients and medical staff.</li>
<li> Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services and other post-treatment agencies.</li>
<li>Confer with family members or others close to recipients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.</li>
<li>Instruct others in program methods, procedures, and functions.</li>
<li>Follow progress of discharged recipients to determine effectiveness of treatments.</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and evaluate public education, prevention, and health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions and communities.</li>
<li>Performs other job related duties that may be assigned. </li>
</ol>
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
<ol>
<li>Ability to work with clients, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences. </li>
<li>Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a treatment plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, families, and the public.</li>
<li>Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned using computers and computer software assigned (e.g., IMA, Word, Anasazi, etc.)</li>
<li>Ability to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies</li>
<li>Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures</li>
<li>This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised o meet the changing needs of the agency at the sole discretion of the management.</li>
</ol>
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 
Master’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation. A minimum of one year of experience in providing services to individuals with mental disabilities (i.e., persons properly diagnosed as suffering from mental illness, and/or alcoholism, or substance abuse) including training or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques and stage-wise treatment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 
Professional license in appropriate field issued by NYS Education Department strongly preferred. CASAC or CASAC-T highly desirable. Valid NYS driver’s license preferred Experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques and stage-wise treatment. Knowledge of the principles and practices of harm reduction. Substance abuse counseling experience with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse.

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