AODA Counselor - United Community Center

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing high-quality substance abuse counseling to Human Services clients at various levels of treatment...Substance abuse counselor certification/license preferred.  Associate degree required, bachelor’s preferred.  Bilingual preferred but not required.  (Spanish/English). Good organizational skills, able to communicate well both orally and written.

Working Conditions:

Business environment, general office, various treatment settings, residential and clinic, and local travel as requested.

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, the above is intended to summarize the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this position.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.

Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office, Google applications, and other basic data systems including internet navigation.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.