Counselor Assistant 3pm-11pm

Northpointe Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor Assistant to join our team at the First Step Center, a residential treatment facility. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with experience or a strong interest in the substance use disorder field who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

A shift differential of an additional $2.00 per hour applies to any hours worked between 7pm and 7am

Schedule: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Includes Every Other Weekend. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

Job Summary:

The Counselor Assistant provides direct client services, including monitoring behavior, supporting daily activities, facilitating participation in recovery programs, transporting clients, and assisting with admissions, documentation, and care planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor client behavior and safety during all activities, including group sessions, meals, chores, recreation, and external appointments
• Conduct room checks and ensure accountability for all clients
• Support clients in completing program activities, developing time management and hygiene skills, and attending sobriety support meetings
• Transport clients to approved destinations and assist with safe transfer when needed
• Orient new clients to the facility and assist with admission paperwork and personal belongings
• Complete initial assessments and recovery care plans
• Provide support with documentation, filing, discharge preparation, and other administrative tasks
• Comply with all agency policies and attend required trainings and meetings

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate’s degree and/or CASAC-T; coursework in substance use disorders
• Experience: At least 1 year of relevant paid or internship experience
• License: Valid New York State Driver’s License required

Benefits include:

• 35-hour full time work week
• 10 paid holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Vacation: 10 days first year, 15 days after 1 year
• Sick time: 63 hours per year
• Personal time: 21 hours per year
• Company paid life insurance
• 403b with up to 7% contribution upon qualification
• Health Insurance: Independent Health choice of 2 policies
• Guardian Dental, Vision
• FSA Flexible Spending account
• HRA Health Reimbursement account
• Professional development assistance
• EAP Employee Assistance Program

Northpointe Council, Inc complies with all State and Federal Labor Standards & Guidelines including, but not limited to:

FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

EEOC Home | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

EPPA: Employee Polygraph Protection Act | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

USERRA: Know Your Rights | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.19 - $22.22 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Niagara Falls, NY 14303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person