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Bilingual His Place Counselor 2 (Addiction Treatment Associate 2)
Government Jobs, Salem, Oregon, United States, 97304
His Place Cadc-Ii Counselor
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. His Place is a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program with supported housing for parenting fathers. Our mission is to empower dads in recovery to build stable, healthy lives for themselves and their children. We provide a compassionate, trauma-informed environment that honors each family's journey while offering evidence-based clinical care, peer support, and skill-building opportunities. We are looking for a dedicated CADC-II counselor who is passionate about working with parents in recovery and values collaborative and person-centered care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of fathers and their families, we invite you to apply and be part of our His Place team. General Statement Of Duties
Primary responsibility of this class is counseling and case management. May organize and facilitate care coordination teams. Under clinical supervision: Provide counseling and case management to persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. May develop and implement specific services in the community. May be required to facilitate or coordinate 24/7 on call services. Supervision Received
Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Work within a team and collaborates with other team members. May also work independently in providing program services. Supervision Exercised
Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Typical Duties - Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following:
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. The incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered, strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, and ethically-guided approach: Works collaboratively and fosters a supportive environment that promotes trust, safety, and meaningful engagement with fathers and their children in an off-site, supported housing environment, delivering services to fathers and their children, including those involved with but not limited to child welfare or other community agencies. Builds rapport with individuals; informs persons served of their rights and responsibilities; explains program policies; screens for the presence of substance use disorders; completes ASAM Criteria assessments; screens for infectious diseases; uses relevant assessment information to prioritize needs; collaborates with persons served to create individualized service plans; identifies health and safety risks to self or others; applies crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills. Delivers individual, group, and family counseling; provides psychoeducation to persons served and their support systems; provides skills-building to promote recovery and wellness; assists individuals and family members in building recovery networks. Observes same-gender individuals when submitting urine samples for alcohol/drug testing; administers quick-dip alcohol/drug testing; administers breathalyzer test. Maintains clinical records in accordance with federal, state, county health, and program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor. Assists the clinical supervisor in program development, overall service coordination, and presentations of community educational programs, outreach, and activities. Tracks treatment process, progress, and outcome; provides transition planning within a warm handoff framework. Performs work at various sites. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements For The Position
Experience And Training Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CADC II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or higher; AND Two (2) years of full-time work experience in addiction counseling or addiction program coordination. Special Requirements
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process. Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/. The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/Pages/policies.aspx. This assignment is represented by a union. This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of the general concepts of substance use and mental health disorders; knowledge about community resources. Skills and abilities delivery of addiction counseling and evaluation and individual, group, and family counseling techniques; making referrals for persons experiencing domestic violence, crisis, mental health challenges, etc.; keeping privileged information confidential; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees, persons served and their families, other agencies, and the public; following directions in a professional manner; preparing documentation of services in a timely and professional manner; ability to perform duties independently. Physical Requirements
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead lifts and carries up to 30 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 15 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal level of speech; uses universal precautions when dealing with hazardous situations or coming into contact with client body fluids.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
Visa Sponsorship
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Veterans' Preference
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application. One of the following: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate. In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. His Place is a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program with supported housing for parenting fathers. Our mission is to empower dads in recovery to build stable, healthy lives for themselves and their children. We provide a compassionate, trauma-informed environment that honors each family's journey while offering evidence-based clinical care, peer support, and skill-building opportunities. We are looking for a dedicated CADC-II counselor who is passionate about working with parents in recovery and values collaborative and person-centered care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of fathers and their families, we invite you to apply and be part of our His Place team. General Statement Of Duties
Primary responsibility of this class is counseling and case management. May organize and facilitate care coordination teams. Under clinical supervision: Provide counseling and case management to persons served and their families. Prepare and maintain service records. May develop and implement specific services in the community. May be required to facilitate or coordinate 24/7 on call services. Supervision Received
Work under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor, or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained for overall effectiveness. Work within a team and collaborates with other team members. May also work independently in providing program services. Supervision Exercised
Supervision of others in not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
Typical Duties - Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following:
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. The incumbent performs all of the following using a person-centered, strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, and ethically-guided approach: Works collaboratively and fosters a supportive environment that promotes trust, safety, and meaningful engagement with fathers and their children in an off-site, supported housing environment, delivering services to fathers and their children, including those involved with but not limited to child welfare or other community agencies. Builds rapport with individuals; informs persons served of their rights and responsibilities; explains program policies; screens for the presence of substance use disorders; completes ASAM Criteria assessments; screens for infectious diseases; uses relevant assessment information to prioritize needs; collaborates with persons served to create individualized service plans; identifies health and safety risks to self or others; applies crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills. Delivers individual, group, and family counseling; provides psychoeducation to persons served and their support systems; provides skills-building to promote recovery and wellness; assists individuals and family members in building recovery networks. Observes same-gender individuals when submitting urine samples for alcohol/drug testing; administers quick-dip alcohol/drug testing; administers breathalyzer test. Maintains clinical records in accordance with federal, state, county health, and program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor. Assists the clinical supervisor in program development, overall service coordination, and presentations of community educational programs, outreach, and activities. Tracks treatment process, progress, and outcome; provides transition planning within a warm handoff framework. Performs work at various sites. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements For The Position
Experience And Training Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CADC II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or higher; AND Two (2) years of full-time work experience in addiction counseling or addiction program coordination. Special Requirements
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process. Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/. The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position. This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/Pages/policies.aspx. This assignment is represented by a union. This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of the general concepts of substance use and mental health disorders; knowledge about community resources. Skills and abilities delivery of addiction counseling and evaluation and individual, group, and family counseling techniques; making referrals for persons experiencing domestic violence, crisis, mental health challenges, etc.; keeping privileged information confidential; establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees, persons served and their families, other agencies, and the public; following directions in a professional manner; preparing documentation of services in a timely and professional manner; ability to perform duties independently. Physical Requirements
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead lifts and carries up to 30 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 15 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal level of speech; uses universal precautions when dealing with hazardous situations or coming into contact with client body fluids.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
Visa Sponsorship
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Veterans' Preference
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application. One of the following: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate. In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also