Rehabilitation Counselor

Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with 100% premium paid for full-time employees

403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match

3-weeks paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

Community Solutions for Children, Families, and Individuals is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to assist clients and their families across Santa Clara County. This full-time position involves supporting individuals with mental health disorders and implementing individualized plans of care.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, four years of relevant experience, and possess skills in empowerment and advocacy. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. A competitive hourly rate of $30.84, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is offered.

Qualifications

• At least four years of direct service work experience in a related field.
• Valid California driver’s license and car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening, intake, and assessments for clients.
• Provide rehabilitation counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain detailed documentation of services provided.

Skills

Empowerment techniques

Advocacy skills

Crisis intervention

Bilingual and bicultural

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Rehabilitation Counselor

JOB TYPE: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union, Benefitted

PROGRAM(S): Adult/Older Adult Intensive Continuum

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director and/or Designee

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Program Manager and/or designee, the Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for assisting clients and their families by providing services, as required by contracts. Services are provided throughout Santa Clara County.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following qualifications and knowledge.

Education and Experience

Required: High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of direct service work experience in a related field.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification.
• Preferred to be bilingual and bicultural.

Knowledge

Required:

• Empowerment, advocacy and support techniques for people with mental health disorders and potential co-occurring substance abuse.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of wellness and recovery concepts, Medi-Cal regulations and program documentation.
• Working knowledge of community resources in Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of case management, group and individual rehabilitation counseling, and linkage-referral.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• Position requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.

LICENSE

Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Conduct screening, intake and assessments as required. Assesses clients’ needs and goals to determine appropriate resources, including referral to professional services without delay. Promptly implements individualized plan of care, maintains detailed documentation, and monitors progress.
• Provides rehabilitation counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, parenting classes/education and referral services for clients using evidence-based practices and the wellness & recovery model.
• Supports client developmental growth, rehabilitation and/or treatment including Medi-Cal mental health services and monitoring medication support services in collaboration with the psychiatrist.
• Completes detailed program documents in accordance with agency, program and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains all charts within Agency and Medi-Cal regulations.
• Coordinated services with other advocacy programs, the legal system, other community-based providers, and informal supporters as needed.
• Teaches life skills, assists individuals and families with educational and support activities, accesses appropriate community services and rehabilitation counseling.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community organizations and system providers, based on client and program needs.
• Employee must have the ability to operate personal or Agency motor vehicle to participate in client visits, provide daily transportation of clients and/or other assigned Agency business.
• Responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours on business days unless extenuating circumstances exist. Resolve outstanding issues collaboratively using strength-based solutions focused approach.
• Attends and participates in Agency meetings and contributes to continuous quality improvement activities to enhance team and program development.
• Consistently uses strength based and solution focused problem-solving skills.
• Successfully completes all training requirements for this position to ensure agency and contract compliance.
• Participates in on-call and after-hours rotation, as assigned. A flexible schedule may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
• Performs first aid as needed based on training and certification.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

WORKING AT COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

Community Solutions offers a competitive and comprehensive hourly rate of $30.84 per hour, a generous employee benefits package, and encourages a strong work-life balance. We believe in supporting the whole person by providing:

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays; 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
• Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND LOCATION

This position is located within commutable distance to our Gilroy headquarters or San Jose office and is open to a hybrid work schedule, with occasional needs to be able to travel into our offices and work in the evenings or weekends.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

As a condition of employment, employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.