Weekend Drug & Alcohol Counselor

Horizon House, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Transit benefit

Advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Drug & Alcohol Specialist to provide recovery supports, education, counseling and guidance to participants at the Susquehanna Park program.

This weekend-only role develops individual recovery plans, assists with intake, and collaborates with team and community providers. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Human Services or related field (or Bachelors with CAC) and has 1–2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling, with the CAC

Formación

• Masters Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences and 1-2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling; or Bachelors degree and CAC with 2 years experience, or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
• Some knowledge of multiple support systems for substance abusers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Responsabilidades

• Developing individual recovery/treatment plans with Participants and discuss with team; review Participant progress and needs during case consultations and interface with local community and area services providers/agencies to facilitate program cooperation and/or alternate resources to current plans.
• Assisting with intake and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms. Complete PCPC and or ASI as required.
• Provides and facilitates drug and alcohol related education to team members. Must observe and report Drug and Alcohol signs and symptoms.
• Assist with initial evaluation and admission of prospective Participants into the service; provide assistance in the completion of intake and placement forms. Complete Pennsylvania Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and/or Additions Severity Index (ASI) as required.
• Attending staff meetings, training sessions and certification classes, in compliance with applicable state, local and Agency requirements, as they relate to the overall growth and development of the program.
• Providing direct support through effective communications with program staff, Participants, families and other local area supports.
• Assisting staff with the development of strategies for intervening with Participants with co-occurring disorders.

Conocimientos

Counseling

Independent work

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor's or higher in Human Services or related field

Masters in Human Services or related field

Masters in Social Services or related field

Masters or higher in Human Services or related field

Descripción del empleo

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Drug & Alcohol Specialist to provide recovery supports, education, counseling and guidance to participants at the Susquehanna Park program.

This weekend-only role develops individual recovery plans, assists with intake, and collaborates with team and community providers. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Human Services or related field (or Bachelors with CAC) and has 1–2 years of relevant experience in substance abuse counseling, with the CAC