Counselor Assistant

FAIRVIEW RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR ASSISTANT

FAIRVIEW ADDICTION STABILIZATION CENTER COUNSELOR ASSISTANT

Hiring for all shifts! $1 differential for 3rd shift!

This position requires scheduling flexibility, including weekends, holidays.

MISSION STATEMENT: Fairview Recovery Services, Inc. provides a therapeutic environment that assists individuals with substance use disorder with living independent, healthy, and productive lives by providing a continuum of individualized care and services through patient centered treatment planning by our dedicated staff.

As a member of the Fairview Team and an integral part of a culturally diverse work environment, candidates must be able to promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the racial and ethnic individuals FRS serves.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION: The Rehabilitation and Stabilization Counselor Assistant engages in the performance of important duties and liaison work with patients, public and private agencies, so that the professional staff may devote more time to the complex and technical phases of their work. The work is performed in accordance with policies and procedures established by the agency. Program Staff will closely supervise work. The Counselor Assistant performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Assist the professional staff in services related to treatment such as social training, recreation, follow-up studies, etc.
• Conduct preliminary interviews with office visitors and may make field visits as assigned
• Makes necessary contacts to obtain referral data or other significant medical or psychiatric data
• Take incoming calls and, if possible, secures necessary information for transmittal to professional staff
• Explain agency policy and procedures in relation to personal data and substantiating documents
• Schedule and arrange appointments with professional staff
• Complete paperwork as assigned
• Provide evening and or weekend program coverage
• Supervise patients in maintenance and housekeeping activities
• Transport clients, as required, when other transportation is not available
• Maintain records of interviews, inquires, complaints and appeals

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1) Good oral and written communication skills. Competent computer knowledge and skills.

2) Working knowledge of the techniques of report writing.

3) Ability to readily acquire an understanding of policies, laws and regulations relating to the program.

4) Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.

5) Ability to work effectively with public and private agencies and with the general public.

6) Ability to present oral and written comments and opinions clearly and concisely.

7) Ability to relate to a Mandated Reporter Special Needs Population.

8) Displays initiative and resourcefulness.

9) Shows tact, courtesy, and integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must possess a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. (Must present these documents before background checks are processed)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with less than three (3) points and a good driving record.

Take a look at Fairview's comprehensive Full time benefits programs:

Paid Benefit Time includes 6 Holidays plus 4 extra Floating Holidays, 24 hours of Personal Time per year, 96 hours of Sick Time per year (which rolls over annually), 2 weeks’ Vacation per year with an increase of 8 hours annually earning up to 5 weeks of paid vacation.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17