Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor at the NAV Center Shelter for Homeless
El Centro de Libertad (ECDL) is a non-profit agency in Redwood City whose mission is to provide substance abuse Outpatient Treatment services to adults and youth living in urban centers and rural communities of San Mateo County.
Contracted to be onsite at The San Mateo County Navigation Center, which is operated and managed by LifeMoves, provides interim supportive housing along with a wide range of intensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The services provided include medical, dental, and mental health care, substance use treatment, and access to specialists who work with clients towards self-sufficiency. This state-of-the-art facility sustains a capacity of 260 people, and San Mateo County predicts that it will serve as an exemplary model to other counties across California.
We are seeking full-time Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor for the NAV Center Shelter for the Homeless
Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for supporting the Programs Operations of the Agency.
The duties of the Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor include:
- Conducting Individual and group counseling sessions
- Conduct substance abuse assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide outpatient substance abuse counseling based on individual treatment plans.
- Provide direct linkage, navigation, and case management to match clients’ needs.
- Maintain proper notes and documentation in clients’ medical records, and comply with HIPPA and standards of care guidelines.
- Participate in clinical supervision and attend required trainings and agency meetings
- Administering periodic drug tests; documentation of client participation from program fulfillment through discharge planning and tracking.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Two (2) years of substance abuse counseling experience and is currently certified or working towards their Substance Abuse Counseling Abuse Certification
- OR has a BA in Psychology/Social Work or in process of completing a BA in Psychology/Social Work and willing to take some additional courses to become a certified counselor
- Experienced skills in facilitation of groups and workshops (Motivational Interviewing skills)
- Variable schedule with some evening hours; Ability to be based in Redwood City and work as needed in Half Moon Bay
- Bilingual Spanish/English and able to read and write in both is preferred
- In good standing with a professional association recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services for Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders (CAADE, CADTP, and or CCAPP)
Desirable characteristics:
Well organized; detail-oriented; team player; people-person; strong oral and written communication skills; integrity; intelligence; enthusiasm; an understanding and respect for those struggling with substance abuse issues, or co-occurring disorders.
Benefits- ECDL offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including;
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- 403b retirement
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, etc.)
- Along with compensation based on experience, education, and/or proven abilities.
Regular workdays and hours:
- Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm and Fridays 8:00am to 4:00pm.
- Weekend Availability is a plus
Salary: Hiring range is $26.00 to $29.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Please no phone calls. Please note that all staff will be required to complete LiveScan fingerprinting following an offer of employment and criteria for approval or denial of a position include Cannot currently be on parole, mandatory supervision, PRCS or probation, or under any structured supervision as a result of criminal conduct; not required to register per Health and Safety Code Section 11590, Penal Code Section 290, and/or Penal Code Section 451. ECDL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to embracing diversity and consider all qualified applicants without regard to color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
www.elcentrodelibertad.org
501(c)3 Non-profit
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person