Outreach Substance Abuse Counselor - Certified

Please note work hours: Thursday-Monday from 10am-6:30pm or Friday thru Monday from 9am to 8pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Outreach Certified AOD Counselor is a field-based position that provides screenings and intake coordination for homeless clients seeking treatment. Responsibilities include conducting outreach as part of a Homeless Outreach Team and screening clients for admission to RWC substance use disorder (SUD) programs. The Counselor pairs clients with appropriate care based on the American Society of Addiction Society (ASAM) level of care criteria, and provides warm hand off referrals outside of RWC when applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts outreach to unsheltered individuals in target catchment area in coordination with Peer Support Specialist and other Homeless Outreach Teams.
• Conducts screenings of clients seeking treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Works collaboratively with community referral sources and partners to ensure placement match
• Monitors RWC residential census to manage bed availability
• Provides resources to clients who are not eligible for treatment and facilitate warm handoffs whenever possible both within the agency and outside of the agency
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing and other counseling skills when connecting with individuals in pre-contemplation stage of change
• Verifies client insurance and eligibility information during screening process
• Facilitates Intake process with clients entering the program as a direct result of outreach contact.
• Adheres to participant confidentiality as required by State and Federal (42 CFR) regulations

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and experience with individuals struggling with alcohol, drug, and mental illness or homelessness.
• Must be currently certified 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) and consistently maintain certification
• 2+ years of experience working in an addiction treatment facility, social services or nonprofit setting required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off – Three weeks to start!
• 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.