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Substance Abuse Counselor (Registered) - Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Date Posted: Jan 07, 2025

Job Description

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Summary:

This position provides supervision and supportive services to clients in regards to program and daily living activities. Reports to Residential Services Coordinator.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of education/certification as a drug and alcohol counselor and/or the equivalent of two years experience. Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurance coverage; current CPR and First Aid certificates. Computer proficiency required. Professional appearance and pleasant mannerism. Must pass criminal background check.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assigned education sessions with specified curriculum
  • Work collaboratively with treatment team
  • Transport clients to appointments as requested (i.e. DPSD, Health physicals, Disability certification).
  • Maintain all charting and other records as required by IVRS, County, State and all other pertinent local agencies.
  • Provide client supervision at all times.
  • Make medications available to clients and maintain medication logs and records
  • Problem solving.
  • All other duties deemed necessary and appropriate by management
  • Conduct urinalysis testing when necessary
  • Maintain a positive and supportive attitude
  • Maintain a professional appearance

· Maintain compassion, empathy, and professionalism toward clients; their family members and/or significant others at all times.

· Attend all required agency staff and training meetings.

· Adhere to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.

· Ensure the highest level of service is provided to the people we serve.

· Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with federal guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.

· Adhere to staff Codes of Ethics and Conduct.

· Adhere to policies and procedures set forth for agency.

· Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by IVRS.

· Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards governing all services provided by IVRS.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.
  • Must be able to prepare correspondence.
  • Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
  • Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Every weekend
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Upland, CA 91786: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person


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