Addiction Specialist at Options for Community Living, Inc.

Our Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Wellness Initiatives Paid Training & On-the-Job Training Promotional Opportunities Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $46,800/year ($24.00/hour) - $58,500/year ($30.00/hour) The above salary range represents Options for Community Living’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity). Schedule Options: (37.5 hours/week) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (30 minute break) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (1 hour break) Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour break) Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30 minute break)

Location: In person based out of our Hempstead and Ronkonkoma offices, with field visits required in both Nassau and Suffolk County.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities: The Addiction Specialist provides support services to individuals with mental illness in the agency’s MH Supportive Housing program and targeted assistance to those abusing substances. Provides on-site visits to housing locations. Performs routine assessments of residents’ substance use needs. Provides addiction education and related individual and group counseling tasks to residents. Assists residents in accessing and utilizing community resources as well as other support services, i.e., D.S.S., medical clinics, sponsorship, etc. Where appropriate participates in formulation of individualized assessments, service plans and discharge plans for assigned residents and legibly documents them according to specified timeframes and guidelines. Documents residents’ progress and other information in charts in a timely manner and according to specifications. When appropriate, involves significant others, collateral contacts (family, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.) in education and supportive services. Communicates pertinent information regarding residents to leadership staff as well as other coworkers to enhance quality of care to residents. Provides assistance to coworkers and serves as a resource person to non-certified staff, interns and volunteers as needed. Attend initial recovery meeting (AA, NA, etc.) with residents when needed to provide a linkage to support services. Serve as liaison to connect residents to detox, inpatient, residential, and/or sober living facilities when needed. Attend local county SUD and MAT work groups to enhance relationships with community providers. Other appropriate tasks as assigned by management.