Recovery Counselor

Union Rescue Mission•Los Angeles, CA

109d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area that serves men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Established in 1891, URM provides comprehensive emergency and long-term services and is dedicated to helping people escape the streets of Skid Row. The Recovery Counselor provides recovery support and program management for CLDP guests at Angeles House. The role works closely with the CLDP Leadership Team and staff to ensure that the program’s core values and principles are implemented. URM’s employment standard is grounded in Colossians 3:23 and emphasizes wholehearted work, humble service, kindness, truth, and commitment to achieving work objectives. The position prepares and leads recovery and life skills classes, provides individual counseling and case management, facilitates process groups, and creates individualized service plans for an assigned caseload. The counselor maintains documentation in Mission Tracker, collaborates with staff and community partners on case planning, responds to crises, and supports program operations and policy implementation. The role also encourages guests in their faith, discipleship, and relationship with Jesus Christ. The position predominantly works indoors in a clean, orderly, well-lit, ventilated, high-traffic office with low to moderate noise. Travel may be required. The employee must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly, perform occasional reaching and lifting, and operate office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Requirements

Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, or social work, or CADC, CADTP, or CCAPP certification.
At least 2 years of progressively responsible related experience in social services or community relations.
Thorough knowledge of the behavior, character, and emotional issues of clients served at Angeles House, URM, and Hope Gardens, including understanding of trauma, addiction, and recovery.
Ability to research and stay current on evidence-based best practices in psychology and recovery.
Proven track record of using an asset-based approach with clients.
Training and experience in de-escalation.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong planning, organizing, communication, counseling, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage time, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to emergencies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in psychology or a related field.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Prepare, teach, and lead recovery and life skills classes for CLDP guests.
Conduct individual counseling and case management and facilitate process groups.
Create Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) for assigned CLDP caseload.
Maintain timely and thorough documentation of case notes and outcome execution in Mission Tracker.
Collaborate with staff, clients, and community partners on program case planning and implementation.
Implement crisis intervention and make decisions affecting the overall functioning of the program.
Serve as a liaison for professional services provided for CLDP, as needed.
Provide leadership during critical incidents and in implementing policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and community partners.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transformation Program.
Remain committed to URM’s mission, vision, and core values.
Encourage guests in their faith, discipleship, and growth in their relationship with Jesus Christ.