Turning Point is a residential addiction treatment and recovery facility operating in Paterson. We are currently seeking part-time Counselor Aides for the 7 AM- 3:30 and 3- 11:30 PM shifts to include a weekend day rotation.

The Counselor Aide provides direct supervision and support to clients in Turning Point’s residential addiction treatment programs. NJ Driver License is required. This posting is recurring and may not reflect positions open at this time. CADC track candidates preferred.

Primary Responsibility:

Provide supervision and direction to residential addiction treatment clients with special focus on supporting clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum High School Diploma

2. Human services, direct care, healthcare, knowledge of 12 Step Programs

3. Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record systems

ALL Candidates Must possess a valid N. J. Driver’s License and have a driving record in good standing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Client Supervision and Support (65%)
1. Provide direct supervision and support to clients in Turning Point’s residential addiction treatment program.

2. Maintain high visibility in client areas to provide assurance of structure and supervision.

3. Perform periodic check-ins to ensure that all clients are safe.

4. Assist/ supervise clients in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the facility. Perform daily inspections of facility as assigned.

5. Give and receive shift report, head count, keys, etc. at the change of shift.

6. Assist clients in attaining structure by strictly following established schedule.

7. Observe and document client behavior interacting with peers and staff.

8. Assist in the supervision and serving of meals.

9. Transport and supervise clients to and from all off-site appointments and record in desk log and client’s file.

Documentation and Communication (15%)
1. Document all significant client interaction in client chart.

2. Complete incident reports of any unusual occurrences and submit to appropriate supervisors.

3. Aid clients in following rules and regulations of Turning Point, reporting any problems to Supervisor and/or Primary Counselor; document in client chart.

4. Report any significant occurrences during shift to Supervisor.

Clinical Support (10%)

1. Prepare and present didactic sessions on substance use disorders and other related issues to clients.

2. Participate in counseling team by assisting assigned primary counselor in managing client caseloads.

3. Establish rapport and trust with clients; meet informally or “check in” with assigned clients on each shift

1. Attend monthly staff meetings and scheduled in-service training.

2. Know and enforce Turning Point Policies and Procedures.

3. Perform other duties as necessary or as assigned by a member of Turning Point’s Administration.

See our website to know more : www.turningpointnj.org.

TURNING POINT IS AN EOE EMPLOYER.

We welcome candidate resume submissions on an ongoing basis.

Turning Point is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Job Type: Part-time

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person