PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the direct supervision of the Fr. Alfred Center Clinical Supervisor, the substance abuse counselor assists residents in developing a solid 12-step oriented foundation for recovery from alcohol and drug addiction through a social model-based, yearlong residential program. Provide assessments, one-on-one counseling, educational and group counseling sessions to a caseload of approximately 10 to 12 residents. Provide general oversight and support services to all residents. Substance Abuse Counselors must demonstrate in their performance adherence to established policies and procedures exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Conducts in-depth, intake interviews and assessments of incoming residents assigned to caseload to determine their appropriateness for the program.
• Provides individual counseling and case management for a regular caseload of approximately 10 to 12 residents.
• Develops and updates clients’ casework plans.
• Assists residents in the development of their personal recovery plans.
• Assesses dynamics that are harmful for residents’ recovery, intervenes and counsels.
• Monitors residents’ compliance with program requirements, implements consequences as needed.
• Documents client benchmarks and other required information into Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), daily as required by the program.
• Enters case notes, maintains and updates client paper files in a timely manner.
• Participates in the weekly case conference.
• Conducts group sessions for residents (process groups, anger management group, etc.).
• Notes significant events in the staff log. Fills out medication sheets and all other required paperwork completely and accurately.
• Assist with the caseloads of counselors who are absent (vacation, sick or other leave).
• Collaborates with other St. Anthony programs providing services to the residents (the Dining Room, the Tenderloin Tech Lab, the Medical Clinic, Workforce Development and the Social Work Center) and with outside community agencies.
• Oversees all resident activities and transportation at Fr. Alfred Center, monitors compliance with program and residence rules.
• Provides support for residents.
• Assist in the evaluation, planning, development, and implementation of program procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Participates in required program staff meetings and St. Anthony meetings.
• Actively supports the SAF justice education and advocacy efforts and the St. Anthony’s Statement of Values.
• Adhere to the guidelines of the SAF safety program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselor certification issued by California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Two years current experience in chemical dependency field.
• Conversational or working fluency in Spanish.
• Two years current experience in client caseload management and group counseling
• Demonstrated knowledge of the disease and treatment of chemical dependency including 12-step work and social model programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional boundaries and the ability to set appropriate limits, e.g., confidentiality issues, client interactions, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written, time management and organizational skills.

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
• Computer literate in Windows, MS Office. Experience with client databases preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid CA Driver’s license with excellent driving record.
• Commitment to the St. Anthony Foundation mission and Statement of Values and a desire to work for a social service agency serving the poor.