Comunilife Inc

Comunilife is looking for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its new DHS program, Brooklyn House. As a member of the Comprehensive Case Management (CCM) Team, the Substance Abuse Counselor conducts screenings and assessments and develop and implement person-centered treatment plans, and supportive services for formerly homeless residents in the Safer Haven program who are seriously mentally ill adults with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and/chronic health conditions. Services to clients will be delivered through evidence-based client treatment practices, including Individualized Dual Diagnosis Treatment (IDDT); the Multicultural Relational Approach™; Wellness Self-Management (WSM); Motivational Interviewing (MI); and Individualized Wellness Plans (IWP). The person in this position reports to the Program Director. Essential Duties Participating as a member of the Comprehensive Case Management (CCM) team in developing and delivering enhanced and expanded,...

Comunilife is looking for an experience Mental Health Counselor for its HRA Congregate program in the Bronx, La Central. The Mental Health Counselor provides supportive services for clients at La Central Residence. Responsibilities include completing mental health and psychosocial assessments, collaborating in the development and implementation of service plan(s), and providing culturally competent and empathetic direct services that support the client’s recovery, vocational, interpersonal goals. The positions offer a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. Essential Duties: Obtain Consent from tenants connected to behavioral healthcare treatment and maintain collateral contacts with the goal of continued collaboration with providers. Complete Initial psychosocial and administer appropriate screenings based on documented diagnosis within 30 days of placement. Update...

Comunilife is looking for experienced Case Managers to fill open positions for their OMH Scatter Program in Brooklyn. The Case Manager’s main responsibility is to provide case management services for a caseload of approximately 22 clients. The Case Manager prepares comprehensive assessments and service plans. Home visits and Fieldwork are required. The positions offer a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. Responsibilities: Complete comprehensive assessments, service plans, progress notes Initiate and continuously assess and monitor clients’ needs for referrals and services Provide psychoeducation (Substance Abuse, Entitlements, etc.) to clients Provides individual and group workshops Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field with two (2) years’...

Comunilife Inc. is looking for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its DHS Transitional Housing program in the Bronx. The Substance Abuse Counselor completes initial and annual substance abuse assessments for all clients, participates in the development of the initial service plan and its revisions, and provides individual, family and group substance abuse counseling and advocacy and referrals to community programs as needed. The Substance Abuse Counselor monitors clients’ attendance at programs and provides documentation of all contacts. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement employer contributions after 2 years, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Essential Duties: Performs substance abuse assessments, collaborates with case managers to identify mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance abuse related goals and develop a...

Comunilife Inc. is looking for a part time Recreational Aide for its Bronx Congregate Residential program, Prospect Residence. The Part time Recreational Specialist is responsible for the provision, planning and coordination of recreational activities at the Prospect Residence. The Recreational Specialist is responsible for the assessment and recommendation for appropriate activities; lead and co-lead activity groups and encourage clients' participation in community events. Responsible for planning and coordinating special events and holidays activities as well as to provide training to staff. Essential Duties: Develop and implement recreational program. Provide assistance with activities for daily living as it relates to the use of recreational activities to clients to increase their capacity for independent living and Socialization. Develop and implement weekly recreational activities including arts & crafts, games, music and other hobbies Coordinate field trips and outings,...

Comunilife Inc. is looking for Counselors for its Respite program in Manhattan.The Counselor is responsible for providing personal care services to patients who are in need of assistance with their activities of daily living and/or other support services. Duties include personal care, grooming, meal preparation, cooking accompanying to medical appointments, light housekeeping/cleaning, run errands and more. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package. The salary is up to $40,000 a year. Essential Duties: Assess clients’ substance abuse, health, mental health, and other care needs; recommend internal and external referrals; Provide individual and group counseling; Prepare psycho-socials; Facilitate psycho-education groups in relapse prevention, health literacy, and navigating mental health and substance abuse systems, etc. for residents their family and/or support networks; Provide Comprehensive Case Management services; Assist...

Comunilife is looking for experienced Case Managers to fill open positions for their OMH Scatter Program in the Bronx. The Case Manager’s main responsibility is to provide case management services for a caseload of approximately 22 clients. The Case Manager prepares comprehensive assessments and service plans. Home visits and Fieldwork are required. The positions offer a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. Responsibilities: Complete comprehensive assessments, service plans, progress notes Initiate and continuously assess and monitor clients’ needs for referrals and services Provide psychoeducation (Substance Abuse, Entitlements, etc.) to clients Provides individual and group workshops Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field with two (2) years’...

Comunilife is looking for experienced Case Managers to fill open positions for their Congregate Programs HRA regulated programs. The Case Manager is responsible to assess the resident's needs and develop case plan to ensure that resident is linked to needed services both inside the residence and in the community. Assist resident in developing necessary skills to live more independently in permanent housing. Responsible for general case management, working with resident’s families and significant others for Residence, which provides congregate treatment services, i.e., one (1) meal a day; case management and recreational activities to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Other responsibilities include working harmoniously with Dona Rosita Program staff in accordance with Comunilife principles and guidelines. The positions offer a salary range of $40,000-$40,800, with a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition...

Comunilife Inc. is looking for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its residential program in Brooklyn, Woodhull Residence. The Substance Abuse Counselor will assess clients’ needs, create patient-centered treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family counseling. Responsibilities include assessments, coordination of services, psychoeducation, referrals, and appropriate documentation. This position offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more. Essential Duties: Provide individual and substance use disorder counseling and referral services to the clients of the Woodhull Residence Provide recovery-oriented psychoeducation and support services Document all services provided in a timely manner in accordance with Comunilife, funder, and regulatory requirements Maintain any/all required credentials and keep current with appropriate evidence-based and other...

Comunilife Inc. is looking for a Clinical Social Worker for its Respite program. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, The Clinical Social Worker be responsible for providing social work services to patients and families in collaboration with the health care team. This position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package and has a salary up to $82,000 a year. Essential Duties: Assesses clients and/or family psychosocial status, social work needs and living conditions utilizing professional knowledge, skills of observations and interviewing skills. Establishes the social work component of the patient/family plan of care based on goals mutually acceptable to the client, family and significant others. Makes referrals to other community services, as necessary. Provides psychosocial work services to patient and/or family, including short-term individual counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention. Responds...

Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Recreational Counselor position for its Brooklyn Congregate Program. The Recreational Counselor is responsible for the provision, planning and coordination of recreational activities at the program. They are responsible for the assessment and recommendation for appropriate activities; lead and co-lead activity groups and encourage clients’ participation in community events. They will also be responsible for planning and coordinating special events and holidays activities as well as provide recreation related trainings to staff. This position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package. Essential Duties: Develop and implement recreational program. Provide assistance with activities for daily living as it relates to the use of recreational activities to clients to increase their capacity for independent living Develop and implement weekly recreational activities including arts & crafts, games, music...

Comunilife is looking for experienced Case Manager to fill open positions for their Congregate HRA regulated program in the Bronx. The Case Manager is responsible to assess the resident's needs and develop case plan to ensure that resident is linked to needed services both inside the residence and in the community. Assist resident in developing necessary skills to live more independently in permanent housing. Responsible for general case management, working with resident’s families and significant others for Residence, which provides congregate treatment services, i.e., one (1) meal a day; case management and recreational activities to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Other responsibilities include working harmoniously with Dona Rosita Program staff in accordance with Comunilife principles and guidelines. The position is eligible for a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more....