Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

As a CADC with us you play a vital role in providing both 1:1 and group support to residents dealing with substance use addictions (current or past) and co-occurring disorders. Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team youll build supportive relationships and engage residents in activities that cultivate motivation for change offering a safe environment to explore the impact of substances on their lives. Youll work with the rest of the behavioral support team to strategically employ positive behavior support and motivational enhancement to encourage harm reduction and foster collaborative safety goals. Our highest aim is to create an atmosphere where residents feel empowered to openly identify and discuss their triggers goals struggles and achievements.

Daily responsibilities include working closely with residents utilizing motivational interviewing life engagement and a harm reduction framework to deliver support for developing healthy coping mechanisms. Youll tailor support to each residents individual and changing needs whether delivered individually or in a group setting. As a strong CADC you will learn to leverage your understanding from these interactions to effectively partner with the care planning team on harm reduction strategies and motivational enhancement always upholding resident rights. You will also be responsible for establishing and documenting appropriate support and interventions for behaviors linked to substance use or addiction. Integral to the role wed like you to support the implementation of identified staff interventions which encompasses staff teachings training and coaching. This involves seamless collaboration within the behavior support and interdisciplinary teams and consistent communication with residents and support systems.

Shift: Full-time day shift including one weekend day; hours may vary

Compensation Range: $22 - $27 per hour (based on experience)

Location: 931 NE Linden Ave
Gresham OR 97030

Job Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Assist with screening of referrals for admission as needed.
• Create an addiction support plan dedicated to each individual within 15 days of admission.
  • The addiction support plan must align with the individuals service plan and must be explained to the resident in a manner that they can understand.
• Be an active member of the service planning team.
• Serve as Liaison to OHS Case Managers.
• Provide Individual-specific coaching and group teaching for direct care staff to ensure that direct care staff can implement the strategies defined in each individuals addiction support plan
• Partners with the Health Services team on addiction education and individualized interventions which will then be communicated through Individual addiction support plans to direct care staff
• Coordination with the Behavior Specialist on mitigating behaviors from substance use and/or addiction
• Monitors and evaluates individual addiction support plans reassesses them and revises them as needed while providing updated education

Benefits:

• Sick Time
• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Dental Vision Disability Insurance
• Education advancement assistance
• Roth IRA savings plan

*You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.

*Please have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work.

*We do not offer VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance.

**Equal Opportunity Employer No Covid vaccine required.**

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• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond to and manage emergency situations and crisis behavior which may require physical intervention
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of principles and practices of residents needs
• Ability to use and teach creativity in meeting residents emotional and physical needs
• Ability to do many daily tasks via computer i.e. emails spreadsheets etc.
• High degree of integrity in all areas of conduct related to or reflecting on the organization.
• Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining focus of daily activities
• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations

Education/Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a community-based residential program serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors required
• Degree in Special Education Psychology or Human Services field preferred
• Previous DD group home management experience or any facilities meeting the target group requirements preferred
• At least one or more years of psychology/counseling experience or education preferred
• Valid CADC-I or CADC-II certification registered through MHACBO
  • Candidates applying with a CADC-R will not be considered for the role.