Substance Abuse Counselor II (Casa Raphael)

Position Title: Substance Abuse Counselor II

Department: Clinical/Treatment

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

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.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00/hour commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Coordination
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;
Assist in documenting residents program participation on county service sheet documents as per county standards; and
Provide transportation and clinical support for clients as needed to meet any aspect of treatment.

Administration
Communicate and adhere to program policies and procedures and model professional rapport to all residents in accordance with the Casa Raphael Operations Manual;
Maintain appropriate documentation regarding services provided to the client through daily timesheets to be submitted to the administration at the end of each day;
Complete and submit time-sensitive reports to referring entities and/or agents; and
Ensure compliance with organization contractual local state and federal mandates including confidentiality laws.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

QUALIFICATIONS
Team Members must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Companys Employee Handbook. Team Members will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups co-workers and management.

In addition the education experience and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in a substance abuse residential facility or treatment-related field; and
One (1) to two (2) years in a Substance Abuse Field.

CERTIFICATION
Substance Abuse counseling certification in treatment-related field or proof of current enrollment: and
CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

KEY SKILLS SET
Ability to communicate in person and over the phone required;
Strong written and verbal communication skills required;
Understanding confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information required;
Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner required;
Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations required;
Ability to liaise with partner agencies;
Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision required;
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.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS
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; and
Experience with principles and practices of data collection and report preparation HMIS and Clarity experience preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.