Recovery Counselor

Healthcare Full Time

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Qualifications

Registered and working toward certification or license pursuant to CA Code of Regulations, Title 9 § 13010

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task with follow-through

First Aid and CPR certification (within first 14 days of employment - company provided)

Tuberculosis clearance (within first 7 days of employment)

Ability to be professional, punctual, flexible, and reliable

Must not be on active parole or probation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Detailed and results oriented

Experienced working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and other potential barriers to self-sufficiency

Culturally competent and able to work with a highly diverse population

Knowledge of clinical documentation

Ability to lift to 25 lbs

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Responsibilities

Promote the value of abstinence, harm reduction, positive reinforcement, self-sufficiency, and empowerment with program participants

Develop and document treatment plans with program participants to identify and address their needs, including but not limited to recovery, housing, and physical and mental health

Evaluate program participants’ progress during all phases of the program

Address barriers to program engagement and the achievement of identified goals

Be responsive to being a mandated reporter and report evidence or suspicion of abuse to proper authorities including the direct supervisor

Complete and maintain required client records, files, correspondence, and statistics in a timely, clear, thorough, accurate, articulate, and legible manner

Submit required reports and documentation of services provided to participants, related to treatment and outcome objectives

Create and update discharge and aftercare planning to support ongoing long-term recovery, including referrals to appropriate post-care resources

Proactively link program participants to internal and external resources based on their treatment needs

Inform clients about the grievance process and protocols on release of information and confidentiality

Review and be ready to present the progress of each program participant in weekly case conferences

Participate in scheduled case conference and case review meetings, staff meetings, and trainings

Identify, network, and refer participants to community-based services as appropriate

Represent The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in the community as needed

Accompany program participants to off-site appointments as needed

Comply with The Salvation Army’s standards of care

Participate in intake and orientation to the program

SUPPORTING the RESIDENCE OPERATIONS TEAM:

Ensure clients are dressed appropriately while moving through the facility, are not in restricted areas, and are wearing their identification badge and colored lanyard

According to schedule and as directed, support searches in the residence for contraband including alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and various other non-permitted items

Follow and reinforce program policies, requirements, and expectations of program participation

Assist with all emergency evacuations to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants

Respond to emergencies that occur in the residence as requested or required

Facilitate Medication Observation according to policies and procedures

Enforce house rules, procedures, and protocols for participants

Facilitate group counseling sessions as required on withdrawal, recovery, alcohol and drug-free lifestyle, relapse prevention, and related community recovery resources

Benefits

Rate of Pay $20-$25 per hour

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Generous Paid Holidays Off, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Flex Spending, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program and more

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