Recovery Counselor

Healthcare Full Time

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Qualifications

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

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

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

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Tuberculosis clearance (within first 7 days of employment)

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Ability to be professional, punctual, flexible, and reliable

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Must not be on active parole or probation

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office

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Detailed and results oriented

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

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Culturally competent and able to work with a highly diverse population

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Knowledge of clinical documentation

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Ability to lift to 25 lbs

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

Responsibilities

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

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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

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Evaluate program participants’ progress during all phases of the program

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Address barriers to program engagement and the achievement of identified goals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Accompany program participants to off-site appointments as needed

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Comply with The Salvation Army’s standards of care

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Participate in intake and orientation to the program

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SUPPORTING the RESIDENCE OPERATIONS TEAM:

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

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

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

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

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

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Facilitate Medication Observation according to policies and procedures

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Enforce house rules, procedures, and protocols for participants

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

Benefits

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Rate of Pay $20-$25 per hour

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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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