Counselor Assistant - Queensbury, NY
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About the job
Location: Women's Stabilization/Rehabilitation Residence 79 Glenwood Ave Queensbury, NY 12804
Shift: Every Saturday and Sunday, 12am-8am
Counselor Assistant's Responsibilities
- Monitoring and observing the physical, mental, and emotional status of admitted client's day or night. The Counselor Assistant completes rounds and logging information as well as all the other responsibilities.
- Daily and nightly monitoring and reporting on all Residential client rooms, kitchen, and common areas for program compliance, health, safety, and security.
- Reports progress on residence at every shift change.
- Provides assistant to residents, this includes motivation, support and encouragement for client goals.
- Logs telephone, personal visits and significant event or information during your shift into the Residential logbook.
- Assumes responsibility for managing and reporting incidents.
- Perform urine drug screens as needed.
- Make calls to local ambulance service, fire department or police as needed.
Licenses, Certificates, or Registrations : Valid New York State driver license. CPR and First Aid certified preferred
Education Requirements : High school diploma or GED
From The Addictions Care Center of Albany's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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The Addictions Care Center of Albany hires mental health staff and nurses in Queensbury, Albany and Hudson in New York.
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