Primary Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with juvenile court counselors and school and community partners, receive referrals, conduct assessments, provide appropriate intervention, and make referrals as needed.
• Participate in direct client alcohol and drug treatment utilizing program guidelines and policies.
• Work with clients and their family members with regard to treatment, prevention, recovery, crisis management, and navigation of services.
• Teach alcohol and drug prevention classes to youth in community settings.
• Facilitate groups for adolescents and families to support skills building and the development of sober living skills.
• Consistently maintain accurate client documentation.
• Travel to Multnomah Juvenile Justice Complex and/or multiple schools and/or community locations in order to meet with clients.
• Complete initial and monthly billing functions while adhering to billing deadlines.
• Provide positive role modeling for youth and families.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as required.

General Responsibilities

• Follow the protocol, policies, and procedures of the department and agency.
• Complete and submit reports as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
• Administer client satisfaction surveys.
• Maintain community outreach and networking on a regular basis.
• Provide culturally responsive services that are equitable, respectful, and relevant to people from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Working Conditions

• Drive to multiple locations in one day in order to meet with clients at in community settings or schools.
• Work performed in an office may require extended periods of computer and phone usage.
• Bend, climb, reach, and lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Data entry for moderate periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Working indoors and outdoors.
• May be exposed to excessive weather conditions.

Education / Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related Behavioral Health field is preferred.
• Must have a CADC I certification upon hire or have an active CADC-R and will then be required to acquire this certification within six months of hire.
• A minimum of one year of experience providing case management, chemical dependency treatment, referrals, assessments, and/or advocacy services.
• Knowledge and experience working with community and social service agencies.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to build and maintain rapport with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Bilingual and bi-cultural English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to consistently enter data accurately.
• Have effective and flexible communication skills.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face, online, and on the phone.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• If using a personal vehicle on company business, one must have a valid driver’s license and meet minimum automobile insurance requirements.
• Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages.