Position Title: Residential SUD Counselor - Overnight

Department: Residential Services

Report to: Lead Counselor

Salary Range: $28.80 to $34.20, based on registration/certification level

• Registered Counselor - $28.80

• Certification level 1 – $30.60

• Certification level 2 - $32.40

• Certification level 3 - $ 34.20

Type: Part-Time

Position Summary

Stepping Stone of San Diego is one of the only nonprofits in the country specializing in addiction recovery, mental health and housing for the LGBTQ+ community. Join our dynamic team of SUD counselors who are keeping some of San Diego’s most vulnerable populations safe and healthy! Stepping Stone has been a pillar of the LGBTQ+ community for 50 years, but we welcome anyone and everyone to join our community. Our Residential Program houses 31 residents and provides our clients with SUD counseling, peer support, therapy and other wrap-around services that support them in achieving sobriety.

This position is an over-night shift. Hours are 11:00pm – 7:30am

Essential Functions

• Updates all resident daily group and counseling session logs

• Completes walk-through of Residential Program grounds every 30 mins

• Completes assigned tasks given by lead counselor or Program Manager

• Complete and document provision of resident medication in a non-medical setting

• Help resolve interpersonal issues between and among residents

• Complete all resident documentation, according to county, state, and agency guidelines

• Support LEAD counselors with completion of resident drug screens both monthly and as needed

• Report issues that endanger the safety or wellbeing of clients or colleagues to the program manager

• Attend all internal meetings, and complete all trainings as required

• Complete as needed, weekly/biweekly/monthly supervision with lead counselor

• Maintain all confidentiality and privacy standards of client protected health information and other information and materials in accordance with company policies and procedures, and applicable regulations and laws according to HIPAA

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain active registration or through CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP with completion and certification within 5 years of hire

• Assure timely renewal of registration

• Enrolled in, and attending educational courses for certification

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 5 days of hire)

• Cultural competency and humility in working with LGBTQI+ communities

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a group setting

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities within a residential setting

• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner according to program expectations

• Ability to meet deadlines with documentation according to state, county, and program expectations

• Ability to work flexible hours - days, nights, and weekends as needed for a residential setting

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Certification through CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP

• 1 to 2 years’ experience serving clients in a human services setting

• Previous experience working in an AOD residential program setting

• Experience with SmartCare or other forms of electronic health records

• Experience with Optum – SUDPOH county forms used for AOD documentation

• Written and spoken bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

• Completion of AOD credentialing educational requirements

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• While primarily working indoors, counselors also work with clients outdoors

• Regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

• Holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required

• Transporting residents to and from activities and or appointments

Benefits Package

Stepping Stone is proud to offer a generous benefits package for employees representing an additional $6,000+ on average per employee, including but not limited to:

• Health Premiums company paid, including Acupuncture and Chiropractic

• Dental & Vision company paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)

• Generous paid time off – sick & vacation

• Employee Assistance Program

• 403(b) Retirement Employer Match up to 5%

• 15 Paid Holidays, including floating holidays

• Life/AD&D Insurance company paid

• Long Term Disability Insurance company paid