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Harm Reduction Counselor
BronxWorks
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Post Date: Jan 23, 2013
Job Type: Part Time
Start Date: asap
Salary: competitive
Location: US - New York - Bronx
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Description
BronxWorks is a large social services organization with over 25 sites, serving individuals and families, from toddlers to seniors in the Bronx. We have maintained steady growth since 1972 and are one of the premier nonprofits in New York City. Learn more about BronxWorks and our many programs at www.bronxworks.org.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. BronxWorks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and service provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Join a team committed to high quality Harm Reduction services in the Bronx!

The Harm Reduction, Recovery Readiness and Relapse Prevention program at BronxWorks provides services for HIV+ individuals struggling with issues related to substance use and also offers rapid HIV testing at BronxWorks drop-in center for the homeless, the Living Room. The temporary Harm Reduction counselor would mostly facilitate groups, including groups about recovery readiness, relapse prevention, and strengthening coping skllls to address health, stress and other issues facing PLWH/A. The counselor would also provide some individual sessions to address individual needs of program participants.   Responsibilities of the counselor include entering services provided into the computer-based documentation system, e-SHARE.   In addition, the counselor would help with intakes for people getting tested for HIV at the drop-in center for the homeless.

Skills
The ideal candidate has:
- experience working with people who use alcohol and/or drugs and people who have been diagnosed with HIV
- experience facilitating groups and providing individualized sessions to substance users and/or PLWH/A
- a working knowledge of and commitment to harm reduction principles and practice

Requirements:
-Associates degree
-Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred
-Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) (preferred)

Notes
Please email a resume and cover letter to Miriam Rabban, Program Director , via email to mrabban@bronxworks.org or fax at 347-821-4433. Indicate “Harm Reduction Counselor – Social Service” in the subject line.


Contact Details

FAX: 347-821-4433







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