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Substance Use Disorder Certified Peer Counselor

Center for Human Services
place Shoreline, 98113
local_atm $27.21 - $29.94 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Substance Abuse
ECT
Individuals
Peer Support

About Job

Want to join an innovative community-based organization? If you value social justice, are committed to providing quality services, and are not afraid of challenges, we want to talk with you. Center for Human Services (CHS) is currently seeking the right counselor to join our team. We offer our staff an EXCELLENT benefit package which includes fully paid (prorated if part-time) health, vision, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, and 403b with match, as well as generous leave package.

The Substance Use Disorder Certified Peer Counselor (CPC) is responsible for providing peer support, advocacy, and linkage services to individuals with substance use disorders, with emphasis on participants in King County who are at risk of opioid overdose/poisoning, those who are homeless, pregnant and parenting individuals, and those leaving incarceration. The Substance Use Disorder Certified Peer Counselor reports to the King County Substance Use Program Manager. This is a full time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $27.21 - $29.94 an hour depending on experience and credentials.

Job Requirements:

  • Washington State Peer Counselor Certification
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License
  • Extensive knowledge of community area resources and how to access those resources
  • Available to work some evening hours on a regular schedule
  • No misuse of alcohol or other drugs within the previous 2 years
  • Experience working with an electronic medical record
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Sense of humor

CHS is a great work environment with staff who are passionate about and dedicated to the clients of our community. If you want to join an established organization at a time of growth and transformation, this is the place.

To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume electronically. To view full job description, please visit our website (www.chs-nw.org), under "Career Opportunities"

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.21 - $29.94 per hour

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Home Health/In-home
Forensic