Program Assistant - CN Guidance and Counseling Services

JOB DEFINITION:

Utilizes various activities under supervision to serve the treatment needs of clients and help them make progress toward their goals.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or higher.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illness and facilitating groups preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Managing a caseload of approximately 5-15 clients, which includes (but is not limited to) the following:
   1. Conduct required assessments for new clients and on an ongoing basis with existing clients
   2. Develop treatment plans in collaboration with recipients; review and update as required
   3. Meet individually with clients to address progress/barriers toward treatment goals
   4. Maintain contact with collaterals to coordinate care/treatment of clients
   5. Coordinate discharge plans once the client is ready to move on from program
2. Facilitate multiple therapeutic and skill-building groups throughout the day
   1. Utilize evidence-based materials when facilitating groups
3. Follow documentation and billing guidelines for all individual and group services; review all documentation/billing to ensure for accuracy.
4. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in developing and executing interventions for optimal client care
5. Represents program at community meetings on an as-needed basis
6. Ensures a safe, secure and nurturing environment is provided and maintained for clients
7. Identify and implement quality improvement trainings and activities as part of professional development goals
8. Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
9. Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
10. Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
11. Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
12. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more

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If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.

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CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

• Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2024, 6 years in a row.
• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
• Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.

It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'