Substance Abuse Counselor
Core
Street-based case management and harm reduction counseling for homeless individuals with substance use disorders to facilitate access to housing and supportive services.
Role type
Field-based substance abuse counselor (case manager)
Builds
Permanent housing placements and recovery support plans for vulnerable populations
Domain
Social services / Homelessness / Substance use treatment
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Harm reduction principles, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Housing First, crisis management, street outreach, case management, relapse prevention, data entry
Preferred skills
Experience with mentally ill clients, HIV positive clients, chemical dependency issues, supervised internship in chemical dependency counseling
Technologies
MS Office Suite, L.A. County databases, St. Joseph Center databases
Responsibilities
Conduct 1:1 counseling sessions to facilitate awareness and motivation for change; perform daily wellness checks and follow-ups on clients; link clients to bridge/interim and permanent housing programs; provide crisis management in field settings; cultivate relationships with treatment providers; transport clients using a company vehicle.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC