CASAC – Full-Time

Help People Achieve More.

What would it take for you to feel good about your job? Helping people make better decisions? Being a good role model? Recognition and appreciation? Top benefits?

You will find all that and so much more at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE). We currently serve over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury and we’re seeking people like you to join us in helping them!

The CASAC is responsible for providing direct clinical care services and substance use disorder counseling, including: Diagnostic Assessment, Evaluation, Intervention, Referral, and Substance Use Disorder counseling in both individual and group settings. The CASAC will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team servicing individuals at the program with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate multiple individual and group substance use recovery meetings that target the mental health population in substance use recovery per week.
• Assess the daily living skills of each individual and provide education and training necessary to increase their independence and promote individuals’ self-confidence and the ability to live independently.
• Assist individuals in establishing and strengthening engagement with the supports identified in their screening and service planning.
• Help individuals to take charge of their own recovery and empowerment to achieve life goals by assisting with the development of a Relapse Prevention/Safety Plan.
• Assist individuals in ensuring that a well-integrated plan for their immediate issues as well as long-range plan for recovery is established.
• Link individuals to services to access ongoing psychiatric and physical health wellness, as well as, referrals to permanent housing including COC and/or OMH housing options and completion and submission of SPA applications; and referral to emergency or temporary housing as needed.
• Support individuals in managing medications by providing supervision and monitoring to ensure proper administration of medication and medication management training.
• Collaborate with individuals, internal and external providers, to give individuals access and linkage to community-based resources such as mental health clinics, substance abuse recovery meetings and other support as necessary.
• Work with clients to improve life choices and maximize the benefits of the program.
• Collaboratively develop individualized recovery/support plans and monthly updates for each individual.

We require:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Experience working with the substance use population is strongly preferred.
• CASAC credentialing.
• Ability to utilize the 12-step, self-help recovery services, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and other models/approaches.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with all valued stakeholders.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of individuals served.
• Experience with serving the forensic population and working within legal systems preferred.
• Knowledge of community-based services for referral and collateral coordination preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources for addiction treatment preferred.

FREE is a 2023 Top Long Island Workplace!

We are excited to now offer EARNED WAGE ACCESS! Work today, get paid tomorrow!

Salary: $24.50 - $25.98/hr

CASAC, for immediate consideration, please email a resume to careers@familyres.org

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is a nonprofit committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 - $25.98 per hour

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person