Substance Use Counselor

St. Anthony Foundation•San Francisco, CA

1d•$60,000 - $90,300

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor works in St. Anthony’s Fr. Alfred Center, a year-long, abstinence-based residential recovery program for homeless men seeking sober and stable lives. The program provides holistic support that addresses residents’ medical, legal, vocational, and educational needs alongside addiction recovery. Counselors conduct assessments, individual and group counseling, maintain a caseload, and provide oversight and support to residents, guided by St. Anthony’s Franciscan values of compassion, healing, and social justice. The role includes resident engagement and case management, program documentation and administrative work, and collaboration with coworkers, other St. Anthony’s programs, and outside community agencies. The posted schedule is Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday are listed as days off.

Requirements

Valid Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselor certification issued by CCAPP and/or the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Two years of current experience in the chemical dependency field.
High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in social services, particularly in drug and alcohol residential programs.
Knowledge of chemical dependency and its treatment, including 12-step work and social model programs.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to be polite, diplomatic, and firm, set limits, and maintain professional boundaries with guests, volunteers, donors, and coworkers.
Ability to respond to emergencies and high-pressure situations in a composed and self-assured manner.
Ability to work non-traditional hours and days; weekends and holidays are required.
Ability to complete paperwork neatly and legibly.
Computer literacy in Windows and MS Office; willingness or ability to learn information and communication technologies, including computers, smartphones, and iPads.
Valid California driver’s license and excellent driving record.
Ability to be punctual, reliable, cooperative, and team-oriented.
Commitment to St. Anthony Foundation’s Statement of Values and desire to work for a social services agency serving people in need.

Nice To Haves

Two years of current experience in client caseload management and group counseling is strongly preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.
Experience with client databases is preferred.
Experience in a nonprofit or community-based social service agency serving people experiencing homelessness or poverty is desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews and assessments of assigned incoming residents to determine program appropriateness.
Provide individual counseling and case management for a regular caseload of residents.
Develop and update clients’ casework plans and assist residents in developing personal recovery plans.
Assess dynamics that may harm residents’ recovery, intervene, and provide counseling.
Monitor residents’ compliance with program requirements and implement consequences as applicable.
Document client benchmarks and other required information in Epic daily as required by the program.
Participate in weekly case conferences and other relevant meetings.
Conduct resident group sessions, such as process and anger management groups.
Cover the caseloads of counselors who are absent.
Collaborate with other St. Anthony’s programs and outside community agencies serving residents.
Provide support to residents and treat all guests with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Complete reports, paperwork, electronic data entry, and database lookups as required.
Follow organizational programs, policies, and procedures, and participate in training and development opportunities.
Enter case notes and maintain and update client paper files in a timely manner.
Complete medication sheets and other required paperwork accurately when needed.
Assist with evaluating, planning, developing, and implementing program procedures, guidelines, and policies.
Work collaboratively, communicate respectfully and honestly, seek support when needed, and cooperate with coworkers, management, and the community.
Manage stressful and high-pressure situations calmly, maintain professional integrity, and consider the impact of one’s behavior on others.