Clinical Specialist III (Full-Time) Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=923+Sycamore+Street+Buffalo+NY+USA+14212) Apply Description General Role Description This position is responsible for coordinating services for recovery, employment, education, support groups and housing within agency Reintegration programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Documents individual progress in accordance with agency policy and procedure. + Prepares discharge summaries in accordance with agency policy and procedure. + Provides case management, including enhancement of adult daily living skills. Meets with residents regularly to monitor progress. + Makes referrals, coordinates services and maintains regular ongoing consultations with other providers, legal agencies, community organizations etc. to ensure smooth transitions and minimizes fragmentation of services + Helps the resident to identify and link with community agencies, resources and supports. + Coordinates educational and/or vocational skill development. + Organizes and maintains case records. + Assists with the admission process and orientation of new residents as needed. + Ensures the safety of all residents during assigned hours. + Develops comprehensive evaluation, service plans, and continuing stay reviews. + Formulates substance use disorder diagnostic impressions. + Utilizes the LOCADTR to determine level of care. + Provides individual and group counseling. + Provides family orientation and support. + Responds to all immediate social or housekeeping issues as they arise. + Provides breathalyzer and toxicology screening as needed. + Responds to any crises and emergencies. + Completes data input into the agency database. + Responds in a professional and responsible manner to incidents involving contagious diseases (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis B, TB etc.). + Assists with the program’s medication self-administration policies and procedures. + Assists with transportation as needed. + Facilitates the resident government’s program guidelines. + Provides resident education. + Serves on agency committees as requested. + Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned. + Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners. + Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others. + Regular attendance at work location. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Please note all of the above essential duties and responsibilities will include regular supervision. Available Shifts: -Monday 4p-12a, Tues-Fri 3p-11p -Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs 4p-12a & Mon 2p-10p -Sun, Mon, Tues 8a-4p, Wed, Thurs 11a-7p Requirements + Minimum of HS Diploma or GED + CASAC or other QHP status certification + At least one year of experience in the substance use, mental health, or human services field; and + Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license and reliable automobile. Salary Description $22.50/Hour