Behavior & Addictions Coordinator

Maybelle Center•Portland, OR

5d•$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

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-I or CADC-II) through MHACBO, or an associate's degree or higher in addiction studies or a related field.
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.
Ability to keep all resident information confidential and follow HIPAA policies.
Ability to organize and utilize time appropriately and accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to protect privacy and confidentiality.
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.
Passing 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.
Provide individualized substance use counseling, education, and recovery support.
Coordinate referrals to external treatment providers.
Develop and manage resident plans for safe substance use.
Facilitate recovery groups either on-site or in coordination with community agencies.
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.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community substance use treatment providers, recovery organizations, and other relevant agencies.
Facilitate staff training on substances and addiction.
Collaborate with the Community Safety Team 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.
Complete continuing education.
Interact in a professional manner with residents, the general public, and co-workers.
Observe work, safety, and administrative rules and policies.
Demonstrate knowledge of fire, life safety, disaster, and emergency procedures.
Assist with projects as assigned.