SUD Certified Counselor - Fourth and Hope

Fourth & Hope is a faith based organization with more than 38 years of experience in providing services and facilities that benefit the homeless population of Yolo County

Fourth & Hope’s mission is to feed, clothe, shelter, and facilitate recovery for those in need and to show the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions.

We provide a safe, welcoming environment to all and do not discriminate against any protected classes. Fourth & Hope values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our programs. We operate under Charitable Choice where everyone is welcome.

We have an amazing culture that values the contributions of each and every staff member in our program.  We hope you will consider joining us in this meaningful and rewarding work.

Our compensation and benefits show how much we value our team.

• Medical paid at 100% for employee
• Dental and Vision Plans available
• 401K plan with company match up to 4% of earnings
• Paid Vacation

Position: SUD Certified Counselor
Location:  Woodland, CA 
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Compensation: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on experience
 

Essential Duties:

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Deliver treatment services to participants.
• Conduct group and individual meetings.
• Evaluate the progress of participants assigned to their groups.
• Work directly with participant(s) to develop and implement an individualized treatment service plan.
• Coordinate with community resources to develop a transitional plan for continued community program activities.
• Work with participant(s) to create a support network for the participants’ return to the community.
• Work collaboratively with referral and funding resources
• Coordinate with a support Treatment Counselor II and II classifications to address safety, security, and if necessary, removal of participants from the program.
• Work collaboratively with all criminal justice supervision—California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Probation Department(s), Yolo County Sherriff’s Department, etc.
• Work collaboratively with various supervision agencies—Child Welfare Services, Veterans’ Association.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of Fourth & Hope and Walter’s House
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Experience consisting of one (1) year of providing direct substance abuse counseling and/or case management services, including criminal justice population, required.
• At the time of hire/promotion, must be registered and/or certified as an AOD counselor with a certifying organization recognized by DHCS.
• Knowledge of offender populations, criminal subcultures, cultural competency, substance abuse assessment tools, therapeutic community concepts, cognitive behavioral therapy.

Ability to:

• Provide services that meet Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards, that are respectful of and responsive to each person’s culture and communication needs, and take into account the client’s cultural health beliefs, preferred language(s), health literacy levels, and other communication needs.
• Encompass strong adherence to counseling Code of Ethics/Conduct.
• Take initiative and problem solves.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Monitor, assess, evaluate, and resolve community conflict issues.
• Coordinate program activities with participants and staff.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from participants and public.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Operate and maintain data entry systems utilized for program outcomes, reporting, such as HMIS, Kareo EHR, AVATAR, Apricot, CalOMS, etc. if applicable.
• Follow policy and procedures.
• Drive participants to various destinations, as needed.

Education/ Work Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and;

• One (1) year social service experience, or;
• Associates Degree in social services or related field;
• Graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, is preferred;
• Currently enrolled in an AOD counselor certification program, and;
• Registered with a state approved certifying organization (i.e. CCAPP);

Physical Demands:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time in both indoor office and external program environment; occasional bending and stopping, typing, and operating assigned equipment. Reasonable accommodations for physical requirements will be considered and made on a case by case basis. Requests for reasonable accommodation may be made to human resources.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess current and valid California driver’s license, including a driving record acceptable to F&H insurance company.
• Must be insurable by F&H insurance carriers.
• Must meet minimum requirements to access and use program data entry systems.
• Be available for call-back to program as needed.
• Provide required proof of legal right to work in the United States.
• Must provide T.B. clearance from a medical professional.
• Must provide DMV print out.
• Must be able to support a flexible schedule, including evening, nights, weekends, and graveyard shifts.

Fourth & Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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