Impactful Housing SUD Counselor & Case Manager

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off (34 days per year)

Retirement Plan

Job summary

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is seeking a Housing SUD Counselor / Case Manager for the Keys to Home program in Seattle. This full-time role supports residents with housing and behavioral health services, coordinating with external providers to develop and implement Residential Services Plans.

The position requires Washington SUDP licensure, clinical experience with homeless adults facing chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and/or drug use, and strong collaboration with diverse

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Washington as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in good standing.
• Clinical experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and drug use.
• Knowledge of local homeless, mental health, and chemical dependency service systems.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior.
• Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across agency programs and of consideration and respect for clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, in collaboration with residents and outside provider case managers, a Residential Services Plan (RSP) for each resident, detailing needs, goals and strategies.
• Coordinate case management elements with outside providers; directly provide other needed services.
• Maintain regular contact with residents and outside case managers to monitor progress and services.
• Record progress notes in each resident’s RSP file/Chasers.
• Record significant events in the daily log and read log daily.
• Identify, assess and locate potential tenants.
• Assist residents with forming therapeutic and interest groups; facilitate as appropriate.
• Organize outings and activities for residents.
• Facilitate resident community meetings.
• Identify needs for additional on-site services and plan with staff, residents and providers.
• Intervene in crises as necessary.
• Assist with building rule enforcement.
• Assist with other property management functions as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings; attend weekly SUD team meetings and document services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Washington SUDP license

Job description

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is seeking a Housing SUD Counselor / Case Manager for the Keys to Home program in Seattle. This full-time role supports residents with housing and behavioral health services, coordinating with external providers to develop and implement Residential Services Plans.

The position requires Washington SUDP licensure, clinical experience with homeless adults facing chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and/or drug use, and strong collaboration with diverse