Adolfo - AOD Counselor

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada, Inc.•Mather, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The AOD Counselor supports the effective, compassionate operation of the Adolfo Housing Program at Mather Community Campus. The role coordinates program functions and collaborates with Adolfo staff and partner service providers to deliver quality services to residents. The counselor assesses participant needs, supports participant families and team members, and performs duties in accordance with organizational standards and a service-oriented approach. The position assists clients with development and recovery by explaining program requirements at intake, maintaining and updating case plans, providing individual sessions and life-skills groups, making referrals, maintaining client records, and conducting urinalysis testing when needed. The counselor also supports program operations through documentation, crisis intervention, resident communication, safety and maintenance practices, staff training, and coordination with management. The role requires flexibility to work irregular hours and provide emergency shift coverage as needed. This is a full-time position. Full-time employees working 30 or more hours weekly are eligible for paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage. Pay is $43.00 per hour.

Requirements

Registered Recovery Worker qualification is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide services without ethnic or social prejudice.
General knowledge of issues affecting emancipated former foster youth, people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, cultural diversity, and people with disabilities.
Ability to use a range of interventions with clients who have varying needs and levels of functioning.
Flexibility to work irregular hours and willingness to function as a team member.
Computer skills are required.
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization's insurance carrier guidelines are required.
Must pass required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards.
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment; required training and health clearances must be completed and maintained.
Teamwork skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills using Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to de-escalate situations and assist residents and staff during emergencies.
Organizational skills.
Analytical and decision-making ability.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop throughout the workday; occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds; travel between campus and community locations as needed; and climb stairs as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
Certified AOD Counselor qualification and at least three years of experience working in the AOD field preferred.
Specific knowledge and experience with Twelve Step philosophy, addiction and recovery, and dysfunctional family dynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily work requirements to achieve department objectives.
Complete daily shift logs, incident reports, and behavior alerts as needed.
Communicate with service providers and external county, state, and city program representatives as required.
Provide crisis intervention and respond to client questions and concerns.
Maintain a safe, supportive environment free from ethnic or social prejudice, and follow ethical guidelines and confidentiality laws.
Assist with client development and explain program requirements and regulations to new clients during intake.
Implement and maintain client case plans addressing substance abuse treatment, mental and physical health services, education, employment, and permanent housing; update plans every 90 days.
Provide individual sessions twice monthly to monitor client case plans.
Facilitate life-skills groups three times per week.
Provide referrals as indicated by client case plans.
Maintain client files, including personal and medical information, progress reports, assessments, and release and referral forms.
Conduct urinalysis testing fairly and without judgment as needed.
Model positive behavior to support clients working toward self-sufficiency.
Submit monthly client statistical and status reports by the second day of each month, as instructed by the Manager.
Maintain daily program operations in compliance with company policies; document and report client concerns or infractions that may affect program security.
Obtain approval for exceptions to standard policy and notify management of potential workflow problems or resource needs.
Follow staffing schedules, provide safe and adequate coverage, and provide emergency shift coverage as needed.
Train and support the orientation of new staff; identify ongoing training needs and report them to management.
Contribute information and support to the development of quality program operations.
Maintain knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards and help ensure a safe environment for clients and personnel.
Pursue self-development, attend staff meetings and assigned training, and complete required certifications, including CPR and First Aid.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Manager.