Interfaith Community Services hiring Registered Substance Abuse Counselor Position in Escondido, CA | LinkedIn (2025)

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Registered Substance Abuse Counselor Position

Interfaith Community Services Escondido, CA

Interfaith Community Services Escondido, CA

2 weeks ago

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DescriptionAbout Interfaith Community Services: At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll DoIn the Registered Substance Abuse Counselor role, you’ll provide direct services to clients located in addiction recovery programs within Interfaith. Registered substance abuse counselors work in conjunction with certified substance abuse counselors to provide support to clients who are experiencing homelessness, have alcohol and/or drug addictions, mental health, and social/legal/economic barriers. Registered substance abuse counselors maintain a safe and secure environment for the clients, ensure residents adhere to program policies, and support the mission of Interfaith Community Services.

  • Supports Certified Substance Abuse Counselors in maintaining caseload as prescribed by supervisor
  • Ensures a clean, safe and healthy environment for all clients.
  • Ensures the program areas are kept drug, alcohol and violence free
  • Informs clients of all policies and procedures, and ensure compliance
  • Works with Certified Substance Abuse Counselors to conduct screenings, admission, treatment planning 1:1 and group classes
  • Evaluates client needs and identify appropriate resources within and outside the agency; advocate for the clients’ needs
  • Enters activities and client demographics into databases and daily facility logs. Collects and submits documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Responds to client concerns in a timely manner, providing information through informal discussions and group discussion/sessions
  • Conducts searches and safely removes any items not permitted on property
  • Professionally and politely answers incoming telephone calls, provides information, and log shift transitions into the service log
  • Strictly adheres to participant confidentiality as required by County, State, and Federal (42 CFR) regulations
  • Works with other agency staff to maintain cohesiveness of community
  • Provides assistance and notifies appropriate agencies/organization in emergency situations, as described in standard emergency procedures
  • Ensures that program always meet standards to pass State and Federal inspections
  • Maintains contact with staff and supervisor to report any problems
  • Coordinates wellness checks, fire drills and other checks annually or as needed
  • Participates in all staff meetings and trainings
  • Performs additional duties as assigned

RequirementsWho You Are: You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Must be currently registered by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) or the California Association of Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
  • Must maintain this registration without interruption and obtain certification within five (5) years from date of hire
  • Must be credentialed by the County of San Diego’s Continuum of Care within the last three years or must pass the credentialing process as a condition of hire
  • 6+ months of relevant experience, required
  • Experience working with individuals with alcohol, drug, mental illness, or homelessness, required

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients
  • Ability to identify problems, and research and recommend solutions
  • Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail
  • Experience writing accurate and comprehensive case notes
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints
  • Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team
  • Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization
  • Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information
  • Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner
  • Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
  • Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize work and solve problems

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to perform work in an office setting
  • Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis
  • Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds
  • May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people
  • Low to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculous, etc.)Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather
  • Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies
  • Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking
  • Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace
  • Must be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds and origins
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Location: On-Site/Escondido

Hourly Rate: $21.00-$24.00

Hours

  • Sunday-Thursday: 2:00pm-10:30 pm (5 days/8 hour shifts) OR Sunday-Thursday: Sunday-Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 1pm-11:30 pm (4 days/10 hour shifts)
  • Tuesday-Saturday: 2pm-10:30 pm (5 days/8 hour shifts) OR Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Tuesday-Wednesday,

Friday & Saturday: (4 days/10 hour shifts): 1pm-11:30pm

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • AD&D / Group Life Insurance·
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Medical and Dependent Care
  • Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Early Release Days!
  • Work Anniversary Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Home Ownership Assistance Program
  • Casual Work Environment
  • Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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