Substance Abuse Counselor
Company: LA Family Housing
Location: North Hollywood
Posted on: September 19, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION: Substance Use Disorder Specialist II (Weekend)
DIVISION: Programs- Outreach WHY JOIN US : You believe that every
person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is
a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are
ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards
purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to
learn, implement, and pioneer best practices. LA Family Housing is
a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate
Development. With nearly 40 years of experience and 11,000+
people's lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end
homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our
staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy
within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to
end homelessness and make a difference in people's lives at LA
Family Housing! THE POSITION: The Substance Use Disorder Specialist
II is responsible for providing street-based substance use disorder
assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and follow-up
referral/service tracking to people experiencing homelessness
living on the streets and/or in encampments. This position will
work within a street-based Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and will
collaborate with various community agencies and programs that
provide inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment. WHAT
YOU'LL DO: Engaging in mobile, street-based outreach to connect
with homeless individuals in their environment Building rapport and
providing emotional support to motivate individuals to engage in
outreach services and community referrals Developing relationships
with substance use treatment providers and managing the referral
process Providing ongoing housing-focused case management with a
Harm Reduction and Housing First approach Identifying and screening
individuals with substance use disorders and creating tailored
treatment plans Offering follow-up services to ensure completed
referrals and providing advocacy when needed Sharing substance use
disorder knowledge with outreach team members Maintaining thorough
and accurate records in written and electronic forms Coordinating
program activities and attending meetings as directed by your
supervisor Utilizing personal and agency vehicles to drive around
Los Angeles County for outreach Embracing additional assignments
from your supervisor to contribute to our mission Drives personal
vehicle in and around Los Angeles County and drives agency vehicles
periodically to transport clients Additional tasks, projects, and
responsibilities as assigned by supervisor WHAT YOU'RE SKILLED AT :
Field-based service expertise; familiarity with Coordinated Entry
System (CES) and its goal of "functional zero" Deep understanding
of homeless single adults' challenges (e.g. health, substance
abuse, mental health, domestic abuse, resources for undocumented
individuals) Empathetic and non-judgmental approach with homeless
individuals High tolerance for mental and physical health needs,
embracing "harm reduction" and "housing first" principles
Familiarity with DSM-5 substance use disorders Proficient in
extensive charting, electronic data entry, and documentation
Clinical experience with complex cases (substance use, mental
illness, physical illness) Availability for after-hours crisis
calls and disaster response Crisis intervention skills for
emotionally charged situations in the field Multidisciplinary
teamwork experience Strong conflict resolution skills Proficiency
in Microsoft Programs, Zoom, and web-based software Effective
prioritization of roles, tasks, and deliverables Strong advocacy
and creative problem-solving abilities Excellent written, verbal,
and interpersonal communication skills OTHER : Maintain and execute
confidential information according to HIPAA standards Ability to be
flexible and work in an environment subject to ongoing change
Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred Obtain and maintain CPR/First
Aid Certification Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB)
clearances Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam Travel is
a regular duty for this position and is required 30% of the time
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License and auto
insurance in good standing Use of a personal vehicle to travel
between worksites and other locations is required Ability to work a
9/80 work schedule WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED: Completed Substance
Use Counselor course work including internship and externship hours
and certification exam Active CAADE, CADTP, and CCAPP accreditation
required 6 months experience providing direct homeless service
delivery, case management, health care, behavioral health care, or
substance use counseling required Experience working with
individuals experiencing homeless preferred WHAT WE OFFER : Health,
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education
Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program,
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee
Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff
Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation
and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Eligibility, Professional Development Funds, Emergency Funds and
more! PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited
to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects
and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive
motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings.
Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an
accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources
Department. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAFH is committed and
proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status
as a veteran. FAIR CHANCE ACT LA Family Housing will consider
qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your
criminal history or participate in a background check until a
conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional
offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is
concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you
will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding
the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the
accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair
Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment
and Housing's Fair Chance Act webpage. #LI-VS1 Travel Required Yes.
30% Travel required; Use of personal vehicle required
Qualifications Experience Required ------Active CADTP, CADAC, CAADE
or CAPP accreditation required ------1 year: One (1) year of
experience working with individuals experiencing homeless or have a
minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct health,
behavioral health, or substance use counseling Licenses &
Certifications Required ------Driver License Preferred ------CA
Assn of Alchl/Drg Edc ------Cert Alco/Drg Cnslr Assc Employment
Type: Full Time
Keywords: LA Family Housing, Inglewood , Substance Abuse Counselor, Other , North Hollywood, California
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