Bronx Counseling Center (BCC) is an opioid substance abuse treatment and counseling center committed to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals struggling with addiction. BCC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health education, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery."
Position Title: Rehabilitation Counselor
Job Summary: The Rehabilitation Counselor will help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities live independently. They will be responsible for working with patients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.
Responsibilities include:
· Provide individual and group counseling to help patients adjust to their disability
· Evaluate patients’ abilities, interests, experiences, skills, health, and education
· Develop a treatment plan for patients, in consultation with other professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and psychologists
· Arrange for patients to obtain services, such as medical care or career training
· Help employers understand the needs and abilities of people with disabilities, as well as laws and resources that affect people with disabilities
· Help patients develop their strengths and adjust to their limitations
· Locate resources, such as wheelchairs or computer programs, that help patients live and work more independently
· Maintain patient records and monitor patients’ progress, adjusting the rehabilitation or treatment plan as necessary
· Advocate for the rights of people with disabilities to live in a community and work in the job of their choice
Job Requirements:
· College degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field.
· Certified as a rehabilitation counselor is required
· Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus
· Strong knowledge of Bronx area
· Need to be able to communicate effectively with patients
· Must be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with different types of people
Job Type: Full-time
Monday - Friday (9:00am-5:00pm)
Location: Bronx, New York
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person