Behavior & Addictions Coordinator

Maybelle Center•Portland, OR

6d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior and Addictions Coordinator (BAC) provides individualized substance use support, education, and treatment coordination for residents of Macdonald Residence Assisted Living Facility. The BAC works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health Team, nursing, resident services, and community providers to address substance use disorders and addiction-related behaviors through a person-centered, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approach. The BAC is responsible for developing and implementing individualized substance use support plans, facilitating recovery and educational groups, coordinating access to addiction treatment services, and providing staff education. The position supports residents in maintaining their health, safety, independence, and housing stability while ensuring services align with the facility's Specific Needs Contract.

Requirements

Ability to keep all resident information confidential and follow HIPAA policies and protocols.
Ability to organize and utilize time appropriately and accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, and company.
Can successfully contribute to a strong, cohesive team environment.
Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court, and police activities.
Excellent organizational skills and administrative abilities.
Ability to take initiative and remain self-directed.
Ability to be objective and treat staff and residents in a fair and equitable manner.
Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate, understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-I or CADC-II), as certified through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), or an associate's degree or higher in addiction studies or a related field
Pass pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Certification CADC-I or higher through MHACBO
Food handling experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents' substance use needs, identify and document addiction triggers, and develop, implement, and monitor individualized substance use support plans, including harm reduction strategies, relapse prevention interventions, and recovery goals as appropriate to each resident's needs and preferences.
Provide individualized substance use counseling, education, and recovery support within the scope of the employee's qualifications, and coordinate referrals to external treatment providers when residents require services beyond that scope.
Develop and manage resident plans for safe substance use.
Facilitate recovery groups either on-site or in coordination with community agencies.
Adapt group programming and educational materials to accommodate residents' cognitive, behavioral, and functional needs.
Complete Incident Reports and follow-up in coordination with the Behavioral Health Team
Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Team, nursing, and caregiving staff to develop and implement Behavior Support Plans addressing substance use and addiction-related behaviors, ensuring that interventions are individualized, consistent with harm reduction principles, and integrated into the resident's overall service plan.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community substance use treatment providers, recovery organizations, and other relevant agencies to facilitate resident access to outpatient treatment, counseling, medication-assisted treatment, peer support, and other appropriate services.
Facilitate staff training on substances and addiction in coordination with the Director of Behavioral Services.
Collaborate with the Community Safety Team and other designated staff to ensure compliance with facility protocols for the reporting, handling, and disposal of illicit substances.
Provide follow-up education, harm reduction interventions, and individualized support to residents involved in substance-related incidents.
Organize and facilitate educational, skill building, wellness, and recovery groups for residents.
Coordinate with the behavioral health, resident services, and nursing departments to identify, facilitate, and support the implementation of Behavior Support Plans for residents.
Complete continuing education in order to provide excellent care and meet state requirements.
Interact in a professional manner with residents, the general public, and co-workers.
Display willingness to assist co-workers.
Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
Observe problems, concerns, and issues, in the facility and communicate them appropriately.
Observe all work, safety, and administrative rules.
Adhere to all established policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety and other emergency procedures.
Assist with projects as assigned and perform other related duties.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
Dependent coverage options available
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% (eligible after 60 days)
TriMet pass or parking reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Over 5 weeks of PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Meal provided during on-site shift