If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

The ideal Counselor Assistant at our various programs will be a responsible, and reliable, with the ability to provide the best support to our clients. This candidate needs to be compassionate and have the ability to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote the client's well-being by providing high quality care.

Shift: Evening shift (4pm-12am), and Day shift (8am-4pm) (Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday)

Job Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Compensation: up to $19.22 (with CASAC-T or QHP) or up to $18.47 (with no credentials)

Job Duties Include:

• Facilitating recovery plans

• Providing crisis intervention

• Ensuring the safety of clients at all times

• Assisting with daily activities and maintaining program structure

• Communicating with co-workers to ensure that all staff are meeting the needs of the clients

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• CASAC-T or QHP preferred.

• Six (6) months experience in the Field of Substance Use Disorders or related field preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year

• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan

• AFLAC Supplemental Benefits

• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived

• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary

• Company funded Retirement Plan

• 401k option to further save for retirement

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Partnership with Maria College (https://mariacollege.edu/admissions/tuition-partnerships/hope-house) – 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam

• EAP Program for you and your family

• Legal/ID Shield Insurance