COUNSELOR (Full Time POSITION)

As a CADC with us, you play a vital role in providing both 1:1 and group support to residents dealing with substance use, addictions (current or past), and co-occurring disorders. Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you'll build supportive relationships and engage residents in activities that cultivate motivation for change, offering a safe environment to explore the impact of substances on their lives. You'll work with the rest of the behavioral support team to strategically employ positive behavior support and motivational enhancement to encourage harm reduction and foster collaborative safety goals. Our highest aim is to create an atmosphere where residents feel empowered to openly identify and discuss their triggers, goals, struggles, and achievements.Daily responsibilities include working closely with residents, utilizing motivational interviewing, life engagement, and a harm reduction framework to deliver support for developing healthy coping mechanisms. You'll tailor support to each resident's individual and changing needs, whether delivered individually or in a group setting. As a strong CADC, you will learn to leverage your understanding from these interactions to effectively partner with the care planning team on harm reduction strategies and motivational enhancement, always upholding resident rights. You will also be responsible for establishing and documenting appropriate support and interventions for behaviors linked to substance use or addiction. Integral to the role, we'd like you to support the implementation of identified staff interventions, which encompasses staff teachings, training, and coaching. This involves seamless collaboration within the behavior support and interdisciplinary teams and consistent communication with residents and support systems.Shift: Full-time, day shift including one weekend day; hours may varyCompensation Range: $22 - $27 per hour (based on experience)Location: 931 NE Linden AveGresham, OR 97030Job Responsibilities (not limited to):Assist with screening of referrals for admission as needed.The addiction support plan must align with the individual's service plan and must be explained to the resident in a manner that they can understand.Be an active member of the service planning team.Serve as Liaison to OHS Case Managers.Provide Individual-specific coaching and group teaching for direct care staff to ensure that direct care staff can implement the strategies defined in each individual's addiction support planPartners with the Health Services team on addiction education, and individualized interventions, which will then be communicated through Individual addiction support plans to direct care staffCoordination with the Behavior Specialist on mitigating behaviors from substance use and/or addictionMonitors and evaluates individual addiction support plans, reassesses them, and revises them as needed while providing updated educationBenefits:Sick TimeBonus IncentivesPaid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability InsuranceEducation advancement assistanceRoth IRA savings plan*You must be a U.Citizen to apply.*We do not offer VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance.**Equal Opportunity Employer, No Covid vaccine required.**net if you have any questions!Excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to respond to and manage emergency situations and crisis behavior, which may require physical interventionAbility to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activitiesCommunicate effectively in English both verbally and in writingKnowledge of principles and practices of residents' needsAbility to use and teach creativity in meeting residents' emotional and physical needsAbility to do many daily tasks via computer, i.e. emails, spreadsheets, etc.Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining focus of daily activitiesKnowledge and understanding of state and federal regulationsEducation/Experience:Minimum 1 year experience in a community-based residential program serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors requiredDegree in Special Education, Psychology, or Human Services field preferredPrevious DD group home management experience or any facilities meeting the target group requirements preferredAt least one or more years of psychology/counseling experience or education preferredValid CADC-I or CADC-II certification registered through MHACBOIf applying with CADC-R, a minimum of 2 years experince in individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors is required.

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