Cuidando Los Niños is seeking someone that enjoys working with a diverse population and is passionate about making a difference in their community. This is a great opportunity for an individual that is interested in working part-time (20 hours a week). The ideal candidate must possess sensitivity to cultural, language, and socioeconomic differences. Be able to relate and communicate effectively with a broad, diverse population that includes fellow staff, parents, and children.

Benefits Include:

• 12 paid holidays
• Paid winter break
• Simple IRA & 3% match for all employees
• Generous PTO accrual
• Culture that embraces teamwork and collaboration

Behavioral Health Initiative Duties

• Carry a family caseload of up to twenty families depending upon enrollment and provide case management services specific to substance abuse.
• Provide bi-weekly sessions related to substance abuse for individuals.
• Complete assessments on each individual in the program.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Meet w/ Direct Supervisor at a minimum of two times /months, to review work performance and discuss any issues or concerns.
• Participate in training workshops and conferences that will benefit the agency or meet personal training needs. Sharing information learned with the agency.
• Participate in training to implement the Seeking Safety Curriculum.

Planning

• Demonstrates flexibility in planning schedules.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and awareness when planning activities without stereotyping.
• Utilizes community events, people, and planning into the daily activity plans.
• Makes referrals for other services required to address substance abuse issues.
• Completed documentation of all contacts weekly

Professional Development

• Complete hours required to maintain certification.
• Create a professional development plan annually with the direct supervisor.
• Attend local, state, and/or national Conferences/trainings.
• Completes any training set forth by the BHI guidelines or scope of work.

Parent/Counselor

• Demonstrate awareness of each family’s situation.
• Respect all parents.
• Contribute ideas for Parent events and meetings.

Parent/Counselor Dialogue:

• Confidently relates to parents, uses careful judgment and confidentiality in dialogue about child. (Does not use other children’s names and does not talk about other families.)
• Acknowledges and respectfully greets all parents and family members by name as they enter and exit the room.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, experience, credentials:

A. Must have a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) or Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) certificate.

B. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or higher in social services, behavioral studies, or related field preferred.

C. At least 1 year experience working with homeless, low-income, or at-risk population.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills to create documents and enter case notes.
• Sensitivity to cultural, language, and socioeconomic differences.
• Be able to relate and communicate effectively with a broad, diverse population that includes fellow staff, parents, and children.
• Have interpersonal skills such as tact, warmth, and sensitivity.
• Have administrative skills such as organization and attention to detail.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.