Chemical Dependency Professional

Company Description

Our 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 Description

Status: 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 skills

Qualifications

• 1. 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 check

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.