Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

Interfaith Community Services INC•Escondido, CA

9d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Interfaith Community Services is North County's largest social services agency, dedicated to helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Since 1979, the organization has provided a wide array of programs including basic needs support, social services, housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs, and addiction recovery support. With a network of over 250 faith communities, 1,700 volunteers, and a staff of over 275, Interfaith impacts more than 20,000 community members annually. This role is for a Registered Substance Abuse Counselor in a residential setting, providing direct services to clients in addiction recovery programs. The counselor will work alongside certified counselors to support clients facing challenges such as homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, and socio-economic barriers. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, ensuring adherence to program policies, and supporting the agency's mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must be currently registered 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).
Must maintain this registration without interruption and obtain certification within five (5) years from date of hire
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
6+ months of experience working in an addiction treatment facility, social services or nonprofit setting 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

Responsibilities

Support Certified Substance Abuse Counselors in maintaining 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
Work with Certified Substance Abuse Counselors to conduct screenings, 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 removes 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/organization in emergency situations, as described in standard emergency procedures
Ensure that program always meet standards to pass 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