Harm Reduction Substance Abuse Counselor – Shelter Care

illuminationfoundation; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

401K with Company Matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

PSFL eligibility

Job summary

Illumination Health + Home seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide compassionate client services in shelters and recuperative care facilities. The role uses a harm-reduction approach to support individuals with substance issues.

Compensation is $27 per hour with Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm shifts. Requirements include a high school diploma, CA-certified substance use counselor credentials, and two years’ experience with homeless populations; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• State certification as Substance Use Counselor (CAADE/CCAPP/CADTP) required.
• Minimum two years experience with unhoused/substance-using populations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide client services in a shelter or recuperative care facility using harm-reduction model.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain professional boundaries.
• Meet targets and work under pressure while delivering compassionate care.
• Communicate concerns and feedback to Site Manager with tact.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and work-related information/materials.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience with unhoused population

Meet targets under pressure

Confidentiality

Communication with Site Manager

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA Degree in Psychology or Sociology

Tools

KIPU

AICA

Microsoft Outlook/Docs/Sheets

Job description

Illumination Health + Home seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide compassionate client services in shelters and recuperative care facilities. The role uses a harm-reduction approach to support individuals with substance issues.

Compensation is $27 per hour with Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm shifts. Requirements include a high school diploma, CA-certified substance use counselor credentials, and two years’ experience with homeless populations; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.