CASAC Consultant (Brooklyn)

Summary: The CASAC Consultant will function as consultant to ACS, under the supervision of the Child Center of NY Team Coordinator/Director and will be located full time within one of the ACS Field Office Sites located in New York City.   We also offer: Generous Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401k Pension and Employer Contribution Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program   Essential Functions: Assess and determine whether client is using/abusing and/or dependent on substances Make recommendations for community-based services indicated by the level of care needed Keep statistics of clients served as part of a monthly progress report for ACS To help interpret results of alcohol/drug screenings conducted by EDNY or other service providers Participate in Family Team Meetings and Child Safety Conferences to assist ACS workers with engagement of ambivalent clients. Perform training for child welfare staff to teach red flags of drug use and abuse. Trainings will be focused on teaching ACS workers about the progressive nature of addiction as well as the impact of drug use and abuse on parent’s capacity to parent/function. To teach the impact of substance abuse on familial homeostasis and how this disruption may manifest negatively in the emotional, social and academic wellbeing of the child(ren). Occasional field visits when necessary to assist with engaging clients Performs other related duties as assigned.    Minimum Qualifications: CASAC II with at least three years of experience. Experience with working with ACS and persons with co-occurring disorders preferred. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. Excellent writing skills Excellent engagement skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to understand, respect and work in a host environment