Outreach SUD Counselor

Interfaith Community Services INC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Interfaith Community Services INC in Carlsbad, CA is hiring an Outreach SUD Counselor to provide mobile outreach, screenings, and care coordination for individuals experiencing homelessness with opioid use and co-occurring disorders. The role partners with SUD outreach teams and community partners to identify needs and connect clients to services.

You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, perform field assessments, develop individualized plans, and support engagement with recovery and crisis

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Experience with individuals dealing with alcohol, drugs, and mental illness or homelessness, required.
• Must be registered by CCAPP/CADTP/CAADE and maintain certification, required.
• Experience in addiction treatment, social services, or nonprofit setting, required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and other engagement activities to identify eligible individuals and households, including shelter and affordable housing properties.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care.
• Attend and participate in outreach and care conferencing meetings.
• Collaborate with regional ED social workers, SUD counselors, and mental health practitioners for continuum of care.
• Provide harm-reduction based outreach and build rapport while identifying risks and needs.
• Perform in-the-field screening and provide assessments and ongoing reassessments.
• Develop personalized, strengths-based plans to reduce harms from drugs and alcohol.
• Arrange linkage to recovery services and support.
• Coordinate referrals to MAT, detox, and other treatment options.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Case Management

ASAM Criteria

Professional boundaries

Cultural sensitivity

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CCAPP/CADTP/CAADE certification

Job description

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.