Company DescriptionOur cafés provide community gathering places, and serve our self-roasted coffee from direct-trade coffee beans. The Coffee Oasis youth programs offer friendship, belonging, resources, and opportunity to homeless and street-oriented youth, ages 13-25. All proceeds from the businesses support the Oasis youth programs.Job DescriptionStatus: FT 40 hours a week Reports to: Youth Therapy Services Manager, Crisis Team Manager Rate Range: $16 - $26 (Contract) Purpose: To provide chemical dependency assessments, counseling, and referrals to high-risk youth (ages 13-25) within various Coffee Oasis programs Responsibilities 1. Develop and manage a caseload of youth (ages 13-25) in need of chemical dependency treatment 2. Provide evidence-based chemical dependency counseling and coping strategies in both individual and group settings for clients 3. Complete appropriate assessments, referrals, and guidance for clients 4. Record client notes by close of business on the day of contact and maintain an appropriate filing system 5. Assist in other program functions as required, such as special events, to support the program 6. Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate staff and attend staff meetings as required 7. Work with other program staff to coordinate best efforts on behalf of every youth referred and to provide support for other special projects 8. Provide required data for weekly and monthly reports Primary Contacts: Youth, mentors, community service providers, Coffee Oasis therapists, and Crisis Intervention Team Job specific competencies 1. Ability to work effectively with high-risk youth (ages 13-25) 2. Ability to help youth think and work through challenging issues and find solutions 3. Ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple program staff at The Coffee Oasis 4. Ability to demonstrate servant leadership 5. Ability to work in individual and team settings 6. Demonstrate effective organizational and time management skills 7. Good communication skillsQualifications1. Current CDP certification with the Washington State Department of Health 2. AA degree in chemical dependency studies or related program, BA preferred 3. Maintain a valid Washington State Drivers license and auto liability insurance 4. In full agreement with The Coffee Oasis values, core beliefs, and mission statement 5. Minimum two years of experience providing chemical dependency treatment to youth and young adults 6. A desire and heart to work with high-risk youth 7. Willingness to work as a team member 8. Able to pass a background checkAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.