Substance Abuse Counselor II (Casa Raphael)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Substance Abuse Counselor as directed including linkage to referrals to meet client needs, crisis management, supervision, and strategic direction to residents in all aspects of treatment;
• Facilitate resident process groups, classroom activities, and workshops;
• Aid in documenting residents' program participation on county service sheet documents as per county standards;
• Provide transportation and clinical support for clients as needed to meet any aspect of treatment.

Requirements

• Experience in a substance abuse residential facility or treatment-related field;
• One (1) to two (2) years in a Substance Abuse Field;
• Substance Abuse counseling certification in treatment-related field or proof of current enrollment;
• CPR and First Aid certification, preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Understanding confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information;
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner;
• Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations;
• Ability to liaise with partner agencies;
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision;
• Ability to maintain the 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;
• Ability to apply theory, principles, and practices of homeless housing interventions, social services, case management, eviction prevention, shelter diversion, and crisis intervention;
• Knowledge of used practices and principals, including Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Low Barrier Operations, and Prevention and Diversion, preferred;
• Bilingual speakers of any language preferred.

Skills

• High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Clarity;
• 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, HMIS, and Clarity experience, preferred.

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.

Pay

$22.00 - $25.00/hour, commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A