Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.

Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Registered Substance Abuse Counselor role, you’ll provide direct services to clients located in addiction recovery programs within Interfaith. Registered substance abuse counselors work in conjunction with certified substance abuse counselors to provide support to clients who are experiencing homelessness, have alcohol and/or drug addictions, mental health, and social/legal/economic barriers. Registered substance abuse counselors maintain a safe and secure environment for the clients, ensure residents adhere to program policies, and support the mission of Interfaith Community Services. 

• 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

Requirements

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• 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

SKILLSETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 attent