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Interfaith Community Services

Registered SUD Counselor-Part time

escondido, CA

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Job description

Job Type

Part-time

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/Detox 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 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

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform work in an office setting

Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis

Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds

May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people

Low to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculous, etc.)

Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather

Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies

Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking

Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace

Must be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins

The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10pm-6:30am

Hourly Rate: $24.89-$27.23

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays - 13 scheduled

Flexible Work Schedules

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

AD&D / Group Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Early Release Days!

Work Anniversary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Home Ownership Assistance Program

Casual Work Environment

Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Worksite address

escondido, CA, 92025, US

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