DEPARTMENT: Residential Services DATE: October 2025
JOB TITLE: OASAS Residence Counselor BAND: 2
STATUS: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
· A NYS CASAC, CASAC-T or CASAC-P with the current valid credential issued by NYS OASAS.
OR
· High School Diploma or equivalent required. With a minimum of 1 year in substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, or intellectual disability preferred.
Expectation: is that the candidate will receive a credential of CASAC-T within 5 years of employment to maintain their status in an OASAS program.
Skills
· Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills appropriate for the role.
· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and agency personnel.
· Ability to do basic household maintenance. (cooking and cleaning)
· Valid NYS Driver’s License with 5 points or less required for program related travel.
RESPONSILBLE TO
· OASAS Program Manager
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Administrative
· Comply with all Catholic Charities policies and procedures.
· Understand and comply with the laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the program services.
· Report suspected violations of laws, policies, or procedures.
· Maintain accurate records including client files, billing, medication logs, daily logs, expense sheets, purchase orders, petty cash, client funds, milage records, and menus.
Client/Program Related
· Be available for residents and staff needs; provide crisis support as necessary.
· Attending substance use consultations and in-service staffing as required.
· Provide a stable, structured, and nurturing home environment, model acceptable behavior and coping skills.
· Ensure residents’ physical and emotional needs are met, including clothing, nutrition, and healthcare.
· Supervise and participate in housekeeping responsibilities.
· Collaborate with social workers, managers, and residents on treatment planning.
· Participate in client discharge planning per treatment goals.
· Support residents in medication management.
· Plan and implement individualized skill-building activities.
· Provide follow-up support to discharged clients to ensure smooth transition and continued success.
· Plan, implement, and supervise social and recreational activities.
· Provide behavioral interventions as needed.
· Provide case management support.
Catholic Charities Agency and Community Related
· Attending all internal staff meetings and program related meetings, as necessary.
· Participate in in-service training sessions, workshops, conferences and/or continuing education programs within Catholic Charites or the larger community, as necessary.
· Participate in other duties, programs, and activities within the Department as directed.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will perform other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management staff as required. Catholic Charities of Oneida Madison County reserves the right to revise and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Specific Open Hours:
Women’s House:
Part-time #1
Friday 12AM to 8AM
Saturday 12AM to 8AM
Monday 1PM to 9PM
Part-time #2
Friday 1PM to 9PM
Saturday 10AMto 6PM
Sunday 10AM to 6PM
Men’s House:
Part-time #2
Friday 1PM to 9PM
Saturday 10AMto 6PM
Sunday 10AM to 6PM
Pay: $21.29 per hour
Work Location: In person
