Substance Abuse Counselor II (Casa Raphael)

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Experience
• Experience in a substance abuse residential facility or treatment-related field; and
• One (1) to two (2) years in a Substance Abuse Field.

• Certification
• Substance Abuse counseling certification in treatment-related field or proof of current enrollment: and
• CPR and First Aid certification, preferred.

• Key skills set
• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone, required;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, required;
• Understanding confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information, required;
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, required;
• Effectively problem-solve and maintain composure in high-pressure situations, required;
• Ability to liaise with partner agencies;
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision, required;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, current and former clients, landlords, and other matters affecting tenant relations;
• Knowledge of treatment modalities in the areas of substance dependency;
• Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures;
• Ability to apply theory, principles, and practices of homeless housing interventions, social services, case management, eviction prevention, shelter diversion, and crisis intervention;
• Knowledge of used practices and principals, including Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Low Barrier Operations, and Prevention and Diversion, preferred;
• Bilingual speakers of any language preferred.

• Equipment and applications
• High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Clarity;
• Proficiency in San Diego County database program, SanWits;
• Working knowledge of all standard office equipment; and
• Experience with principles and practices of data collection and report preparation, HMIS, and Clarity experience, preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.