Outreach Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SHIFT : Monday- Friday 8am-4 : 30pm

Certified : $25-$28

Registered : $21-$24

JOB SUMMARY

The Outreach SUD Counselor will work closely with the Outreach Peer Support Specialist and will provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) mobile outreach and working closely with other homeless outreach teams and community partners to identify individuals experiencing homelessness with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorder / Mental Health (SUD / MH) needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct outreach and other engagement activities to identify eligible individuals and households, including households in shelter programs and affordable housing properties
• Work collaboratively to screen and assess referrals from the Carlsbad Police Department, Carlsbad Fire Department and Carlsbad Housing & Homeless Services Department
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled outreach and care conferencing meetings
• Collaborate with regional Emergency Department social workers, substance use disorder counselors, and mental health practitioners to facilitate continuum of care and system navigation for clients
• Conduct outreach and engagement from a harm reduction approach, developing rapport while identifying risks and needs
• Conduct in-the-field screening and provide assessment and ongoing reassessments
• Develop personalized strengths-based plans to reduce the negative physical and psychological impacts of drugs and alcohol
• Help develop informal support systems as appropriate
• Provide linkage to and support of engagement with recovery support services, such as vocational, educational, or crisis care services
• Develop plans to reduce barriers to maintaining sobriety including; sober living, transportation, support groups, outpatient treatment and other needs as appropriate
• Provide referral and coordination into Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), detox and other treatment options
• Collaborate across applicable agencies, providers and programs to enhance service and referral capacity
• Provide outreach, presentations and resources to middle and high schools that serve Carlsbad residents to provide education and programs that discourage or prevent drug misuse
• Participate in youth services collaboration and refer middle and high school youth with drug related offenses or who have been identified as high risk to appropriate resources
• Complete accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain documentation of client meetings and interactions, including conversations and progress towards goals
• Maintain regular communication with Housing & Homeless Services Department staff and provide monthly data reports of services provided and outcomes.

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.

Requirements :

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 or registered
• 2+ years of experience working in an addiction treatment facility, social services or nonprofit setting required.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
14 days ago