Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Interfaith Community Services INC•Escondido, CA

7d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

In the Certified SUD Counselor role, you’ll provide direct services to clients located in addiction recovery programs within Interfaith. Substance abuse counselors provide support to clients who are experiencing homelessness, have alcohol and/or drug addictions, mental health issues, and social/legal/economic barriers. Substance abuse counselors maintain a safe and secure environment for the clients, ensure clients adhere to program policies, and support the mission of Interfaith Community Services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Must be currently certified by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) or the California Association of Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) and maintain this certification without interruption, required
Must be credentialed by the County of San Diego’s Continuum of Care within the last three years or must pass the credentialing process as a condition of hire
2+ years of relevant experience, required
Experience working with individuals with alcohol, drug, mental illness, or homelessness, required
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients
Ability to identify problems and research and recommend solutions
Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail
Experience writing accurate and comprehensive case notes
Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints
Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team
Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization
Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information
Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner
Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize work and solve problems
Must be able to perform work in an office setting
Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis
Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds
May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people
Low to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, etc.)
Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather
Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies
Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking
Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace
Must be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload as prescribed by supervisor
Ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment for all clients
Ensure the program areas are kept drug, alcohol and violence-free
Inform clients of all policies and procedures, and ensure compliance
Conduct screening, admission, treatment planning 1:1 and group classes
Evaluate client needs and identify appropriate resources within and outside the agency; advocate for the clients’ needs
Enter activities and client demographics into databases and daily facility logs
Collect and submit documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Respond to client concerns in a timely manner, providing information through informal discussions and group discussion/sessions
Conduct searches and safely remove any items not permitted on property
Professionally and politely answer incoming telephone calls, provide information, and log shift transitions into the service log
Strictly adhere to participant confidentiality as required by County, State, and Federal (42 CFR) regulations
Work with other agency staff to maintain cohesiveness of community
Provide assistance and notify appropriate agencies/organizations in emergency situations, as described in standard emergency procedures
Ensure that program always meet standards to pass County, State, and Federal inspections
Maintain contact with staff and supervisor to report any problems
Coordinate wellness checks, fire drills and other checks annually or as needed
Participate in all staff meetings and trainings
Perform additional duties as assigned