Primary Substance Abuse Counselor (Casa Raphael)

Alpha Project for the Homeless • Vista, CA

1d • $52,000 - $56,160

About The Position

The Primary Substance Abuse Counselor works with clients to develop effective treatment plans, provides guidance on resources and partners that can support the treatment plan and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Registered or certified substance use disorder counselor certification in a treatment-related field, required
• Two (2) years experience in a substance abuse residential facility or treatment-related field; required
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment best practices, including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based practices, required
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Red Cross First Aid certification
• Knowledge of overdose prevention and Naloxone distribution emergency response, required
• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, required
• Understanding confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information, required
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, required
• Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations, required
• Ability to liaise with partner agencies
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision, required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, current and former clients, landlords, and other matters affecting tenant relations
• Knowledge of treatment modalities in the areas of substance dependency
• Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures
• Experience with theory, principles, and practices of homeless housing interventions, social services, case management, eviction prevention, shelter diversion, and crisis intervention
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency in San Diego County database program, SanWits
• Working knowledge of all standard office equipment
• Experience with principles and practices of data collection and report preparation, preferred

Nice To Haves

• Peer experience and Bilingual (any language) candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with principles and practices of data collection and report preparation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, supervision, and strategic direction to residents in all aspects of treatment
• Develop and monitor resident Individual Treatment Plans to ensure progress toward resident treatment and personal goals
• Facilitate resident process groups, classroom activities, and workshops
• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding resident progress, services received, and special incidents in individual resident case files
• Monitor and record resident program participation in accordance to individual Task Plans on a weekly basis
• Coordinate and schedule appropriate resident services with external medical, dental, legal (Court, Probation, Parole), and other agencies
• Coordinate ancillary services (dual diagnosis counseling, vocational training, continued education, social/recreational activities, etc.) to meet resident needs and treatment goals
• Communicate and adhere to program policies and procedures and model professional rapport to all residents in accordance with the Casa Raphael Operations Manual
• Complete and submit time-sensitive reports to referring entities and/or agents
• Ensure compliance with organization, contractual, local, state, and federal mandates, including confidentiality

Benefits

• Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium, and group life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed