Stjosephcenter

Substance Abuse Counselor

Los Angeles, CA, United States · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 61 days ago

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About the role

The E6 MDT Substance Abuse Counselor will use the "whatever it takes" approach to help people experiencing homelessness get connected to substance abuse resources, and supportive services, in order to obtain permanent housing.
The Substance Abuse Counselor's key areas of responsibility include:
Provide ongoing assessment of client progress in attaining goals.

Implement case management service plan goals emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, and any other risk factors that could impede client's functioning.
Demonstrate cooperative and professional behavior at all times and maintain a professional appearance.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders
The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.
Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim housing programs and assist them in completing required paperwork in order to enroll them in permanent housing programs.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the position, which includes transporting clients in company vehicles.
Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of how to work effectively in a harm reduction environment.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to use widely supported internet browsers
Ability to accurately enter data in to L.A. County, and St. Joseph Center databases
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Current and active CADAC or CAADE certification.
Effective crisis management skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent benefits package available.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the

equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information.
Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment.

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