AOD Counselor: Housing & Recovery Support (Full-Time)

Volunteers of America; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America is seeking an AOD Counselor for the Adolfo Housing Program at the Mather Community Campus in California. This full-time role requires dedication to compassionate, client-centered care and collaboration with staff and partner providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating program functions, maintaining case plans, providing crisis intervention, and delivering weekly life-skill groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Registered Recovery Worker qualification and Certified AOD Counselor with 3+ years in AOD field preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required within 90 days and ability to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily shift logs, incident reports or behavior alerts as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide residents with a safe, supportive environment free from ethnic or social prejudices.
• Maintain client files including personal data, medical information, progress reports, assessments, and release/referral forms.
• Conduct urinalysis testing as needed.
• Provide monthly client statistical and status reports as instructed by Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer skills

De-escalation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Registered Recovery Worker

Certified AOD Counselor

Tools

Word / Excel / Teams / Outlook

Job description

Volunteers of America is seeking an AOD Counselor for the Adolfo Housing Program at the Mather Community Campus in California. This full-time role requires dedication to compassionate, client-centered care and collaboration with staff and partner providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating program functions, maintaining case plans, providing crisis intervention, and delivering weekly life-skill groups.