Outreach SUD Counselor

Description

About Interfaith Community Services

As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts more than 20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.

Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do

In the Outreach SUD Counselor role, you’ll work closely with Interfaith’ s SUD Outreach team and will provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) mobile outreach, screenings, and work 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 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 a 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
• Complete accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain documentation of client meetings and interactions, including conversations and progress towards goals

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
• Experience with individuals struggling with alcohol, drug, and mental illness or homelessness, 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) and consistently maintain certification once obtained, required

• Experience working in an addiction treatment facility, social services or nonprofit setting, required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Skillsets / Additional Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Experience with Case Management
• Experience with the ASAM Criteria Assessment Interview Guide
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served

Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid California driver’s license, be able to drive without restrictions, and have proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and

insurability

• Must successfully pass a criminal background and exclusion/disbarment check
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical, tuberculosis test, and drug screen

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, tuberculosis, 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/Carlsbad
• Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-5:00pm
• Hourly Rate: $24.89-$28.55

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.