Spanish Bilingual SUDS Counselor

pstrongMarca la diferencia donde la cultura y la compasión se encuentran/strongbr /emÚnete al programa Puentes de Central City Concern como Consejero/a de SUDs/em/p p¿Eres un/a consejero/a bilingüe (español/inglés) con pasión por ayudar a la comunidad latina a superar los desafíos del uso de sustancias? Puentes es más que un programa de tratamiento: es un puente de esperanza para personas latinas que están en camino hacia la recuperación del uso de sustancias y la salud mental, en un entorno culturalmente centrado y con enfoque en el trauma./p pComo strongConsejero/a de SUDs/strong en Puentes, serás una parte esencial de un equipo multidisciplinario que ofrece atención compasiva, cultural y lingüísticamente apropiada. Ya sea que estés comenzando tu carrera como consejero/a o cuentes con años de experiencia, brindarás terapia individual y grupal, manejo de casos y servicios de apoyo fundamentales que honran las fortalezas, historias y caminos de recuperación únicos de cada cliente./p pstrong¿Por qué unirte a Puentes?/strong/p ul liTrabaja en uno de los pocos programas enfocados en la salud mental y uso de sustancias para la comunidad latina en la región/li liEstablece conexiones profundas y significativas con clientes que hablan principalmente español/li liForma parte de un equipo con una misión que prioriza la cultura, la familia y la comunidad/li liParticipa en oportunidades de desarrollo profesional que fortalecen tus habilidades en atención integrada y basada en evidencia/li liImpacta directamente la vida de personas y familias que han sido desatendidas/li /ul pstrong¿Quién eres tú?/strong/p ul liHablas español e inglés con fluidez/li liTienes experiencia en evaluaciones, planificación de servicios y consejería en uso de sustancias/li liSientes un fuerte compromiso con el cuidado culturalmente específico y la defensa de tu comunidad/li liTe motiva el trabajo en equipo, el crecimiento personal y la justicia social/li liTe desenvuelves bien en sistemas complejos para conectar a los clientes con servicios de apoyo integrales/li /ul pstrong¿Listo/a para aportar tu corazón, habilidades y visión cultural a un programa que realmente importa?/strongbr /Únete a Puentes y ayuda a construir un futuro más saludable para nuestra comunidad latina./p p /p pstrongSchedule: /strongMonday-Friday 10:00am-7:30pm Days and times can vary pending client and program needs./p pstrongLocation:  /strongPuentes is located on the Eastside in Southeast Portland, Or./p pstrongCompensation:/strong/p ul liCADC-R:           $23.36 - $30.37/li liCADC-1:           $25.76 - $33.49/li liCADC-2 or 3:   $28.40 - $36.92/li /ul p /p pstrongMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/strong:/p ul listrongMust have experience working with the Latino culture. Bilingual in English and Spanish required./strong/li listrongMust have one of the following :/strong/li /ul ul ul listrongCADC-R/strong/li listrongCADC-1/strong/li listrongCADC-2/strong/li listrongCADC-3/strong/li /ul /ul ul liAt minimum, QMHA-R preferred. To meet the credential requirements of QMHA-R, must be registered with MHACBO to meet, at minimum, QMHA-R requirements./li liA combination of at least two year's work, education, training or experience specializing in chemical dependency and mental health treatment preferred./li liMust meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA./li liHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required./li liMust have current CPR certification prior to start date./li liHas the competencies necessary to communicate effectively, perform drug and alcohol assessments and develop service plans based on, ASAM criteria, understand treatment and service terminology and able to apply the concepts./li liAbility to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol./li liMust pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit./li liThe OAR prohibits AD program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act./li liPhysical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects./li liMust be able to climb stairs several times a day./li liWill be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern./li liMust adhere with Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy./li liMust adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies./li /ul p /p pstrongESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/strong/p ul liParticipate in culturally specific outreach efforts to engage prospective clients./li liAssist with screenings and intakes and with completing enrollment paperwork./li liComplete alcohol and drug assessments and develop culturally appropriate, strengths-based individual service and support plans (ISSP) with clients./li liMaintain a caseload of clients and serve as their primary counselor from admission to discharge./li liMeet with each client at least once per month for individual counseling and case management./li liProvide group counseling on a weekly basis, focusing on several aspects of the disease of addiction, stages of change and recovery./li liIntroduce clients to appropriate self-help support and other supportive services/activities./li liCollaborate and coordinate services with treatment team, community providers, and support networks to address the needs of clients./li liMaintain client records as required by the program, county, state and funding source./li liAttend clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients./li liAdvocate and provide referral services to assure that Latino community members get access to a variety of services and benefits, including mental health services./li liWork within scope of training and experience. Seek consultation when appropriate./li liAttend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner./li liAdhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and/li lisecurity.  Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee./li liDemonstrate knowledge of resources in the Latino community./li liParticipate in training opportunities to advance skills and knowledge in addiction and mental health./li liAdminister urinary drug analysis./li liWhen applicable, perform duties pursuant to specialized DUII/DCJ system requirements./li liPerform other duties as assigned.br /br //li /ul pstrongSKILLS ABILITIES/strong:/p ul liDemonstrate knowledge and skills in assessment and counseling techniques with individuals and groups./li liKnowledge and skills in chemical dependency treatment methods./li liDemonstrate ability to utilize culturally appropriate treatment interventions./li liAbility to work effectively with individual clients and groups./li liAbility to work as a team member and collaborate with professionals from other disciplines./li liAbility to learn new skills and apply knowledge to different situations./li liAbility to display a non-judgmental attitude./li liAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing./li liAbility to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive./li liAbility to manage time and meet deadlines./li liAbility to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers./li liAbility to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork./li liKnowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods./li /ul p /p pstrongBenefits at Central City Concern /strong/p pWe offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans! /p ul liGenerous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year!  Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.  /li li11 recognized Holidays 2 personal Holidays./li liAmazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!/li liComprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage. /li liEmployer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance! /li liSabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21./li liRelocation packages are available for qualified positions/candidates! /li /ul pemThis description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position./em/p pemAs an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.   /em/p pemCentral City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions./em/p p /p