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Central New York Services, Inc. (CNYS) is committed to recruiting motivated individuals who will help us fulfill our mission of providing quality service. Staff development is central to our operation and CNYS offers a variety of trainings yearly, both in-house and community-wide. On-line trainings are also available which employees can use to earn Continuing Education Credits or Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification or recertification. Additionally, our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, life insurance and a 401K match program.

Residence Specialist

Posted: 06/20/2011

Onondaga County

Program: Residential

CNY Services is seeking candidates for both full-time and relief Residence Specialists who will be responsible to operate as a team member in providing services to residents with mental health issues and chemical addictions.

Professional Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
  • A valid and clean NYS Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
  • Ability to work within a team as well as independently
  • Positive customer focused attitude
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with an electronic medical record

Experience and Education

  • An Associate's Degree in Human Services (preferred) or High School Diploma/GED
  • At least one (1) year experience in a mental health setting and/or experience working with individuals abusing and/or addicted to alcohol and/or drugs.

Selected candidates will be required to submit a Driver’s Abstract (obtained at the DMV), obtain a criminal background check and be fingerprinted in accordance with the Office of Mental Health employment regulations.  

Full-time positions are eligible for CNY Services benefits package.

Starting Salary:        $22,000 (Full-time)        $9.13/hr (Relief)    

Please note that this is a continuous posting. There may or may not be an open position at this time; however applications and resumes received will be kept until a position becomes available.

Apply for this Opportunity

You may also forward a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
CNY Services, Inc.
518 James Street, Suite 240
Syracuse, New York, 13203
hr@cnyservices.org