Registered Substance Abuse Counselor

Requirements

Who You Are: You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll: High School Diploma or equivalent required Must be currently registered 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). Must maintain this registration without interruption and obtain certification within five (5) years from date of hire Must be credentialed by the County of San Diego’s Continuum of Care within the last three years or must pass the credentialing process as a condition of hire 6+ months of experience working in an addiction treatment facility, social services or nonprofit setting required Experience working with individuals with alcohol, drug, mental illness, or homelessness required SKILLSETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients Ability to identify problems, and research and recommend solutions Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail Experience writing accurate and comprehensive case notes Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize work and solve problems WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform work in an office setting Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people Low to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculous, etc.) Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace Must be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hourly Rate

$24.89-$27.23 plus a $1.00 shift differential

Hours: Thursday-Monday: 10pm-6:30am

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Paid Time Off 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.