The Rescue Mission of Utica welcomes applications from people who are committed to the mission of this ministry, which serves people with financial difficulties and/or who are homeless, in recovery from an addiction, and/or mentally ill.  The Rescue Mission is looking for employees with compassion and steady work histories to minister to our clientele by demonstrating and sharing the Gospel of Christ.   Benefits for full-time positions include health & dental insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.   As of July 26, 2010 the following positions at the Rescue Mission are open and accepting applications:

 Assistant Director (Addictions Crisis Center)

The Addictions Crisis Center is a 25-bed New York State certified primary and extended care facility for men and women addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Clients can come to the ACC under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs to withdraw from substances.

There is a full-time position available, working hours is 8 am-4 pm weekdays, with on-call responsibilities.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and supervision, in conjunction with the ACC Director, to all ACC staff members in performance of daily responsibilities. 
• Remain available on a 24-hour on-call basis in order to fill in if facility is understaffed, to address any scheduling difficulties, and to field medically-related questions, or other questions if appropriate, when the Director is unavailable.
• Take responsibility for preparing and submitting all required OASAS reports and/or statistical data by their due dates.
• Review charts of all primary care clients and specific sections of extended care clients to ensure care is appropriate and proper documentation and charts are in compliance with all OASAS regulations.
• Assist the Director in interviewing, hiring, and orientation of new employees.
• Develop and maintain a Policy and Procedure Manual for ACC.
• Develop the structure for, oversee, and periodically revise the orientation program/training to all new ACC staff members.
• Process all ACC employee time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
• Co-facilitate staff meetings, develop the meeting agenda and communicate any relevant information from meetings to staff. 
• Prepare staff schedule on a monthly basis, ensuring 24-hour coverage.
• Collaborate with community providers to meet the best interest of the client.   

Minimum Requirements:

·          RN preferred OR minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services or related field preferred.

·          At least one year experience working with people with addictions preferred.

·          Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

·          Must be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel.

LPN (Addictions Crisis Center)

The Addictions Crisis Center (ACC) is a 25-bed New York State certified primary and extended care facility for men and women addicted to alcohol and other drugs.  Clients can come to the ACC under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs to withdraw from substances.

There are part-time positions available, 16 hours every other weekend. We need nurses for both 4 pm-midnight and midnight-8 am shifts.  Starting pay is approximately $14.00 per hour (negotiable); there is a $1/hour shift differential for midnight-8 am shift. There is no lifting required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

·          Obtain medications, transcribe and administer medications per physician order and agency policy.

·          Provide direct clinical nursing care per physician orders and in accordance with all clinical protocols.

·          Monitor withdrawal process and medical condition of any clients under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances.

·          Correctly document or oversee delegated documentation of shift notes, opening notes, behavioral incidents, obtaining prescriptions and refills forms, admission and discharge reports and all NYS OASAS forms.

·          Perform or oversee delegated screening, intake, assessment, admission and discharges of clients.

·          Conduct orientation or health education groups.

Minimum Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current LPN licensing and registration from the NYS Education Department.

• Provide the coordination and implementation of direct substance abuse clinical services for clients in withdrawal.
• Participate in and/or assign substance abuse counseling coverage for evaluations.
• Oversee treatment and discharge planning, administer case conferences.
• Conduct group therapy and lead discussion groups.

• ASS degree or higher in the human services field or a related field and/or CASAC currently registered within the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (Extensive work experience in the field of chemical dependency plus CASAC may be substituted for a degree.).
• Work experience in the field of alcoholism and detoxification experience preferred.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with other Rescue Mission employees and other community service providers.

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