Why You'll Love Us:

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.

Salary range for this position is $24.00-$32.00 / Hour.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
• Sick Leave - 48 hours.
• Holidays - 12 paid per year.

What You'll Do:

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, will assist in providing residential program services. Will cooperate with other staff personnel in planning, evaluating, training, and implementing a process for program efficiency and client care.

Job Functions:

• Provide group facilitation/psychoeducation of evidenced-based curriculum.
• Provide individual counseling sessions to clients as needed.
• Documentation of all group notes within required timelines.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the agency to meet the needs of the client.
• Assist case managers as needed with any duties and responsibilities such as:
• Individual Services
• Core Process Group (Clinical)
• Updating documentation for the residential program and client purposes.
• Communicate with outside county representatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess the needs of the beneficiaries.
• Safeguard residents’ and visitors’ welfare at all times.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
• Pursue additional status/level advancement whenever possible.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

What you'll bring

Experience:

• Be certified upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (preferred).
• Be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (required).
• Have at least 1 year of experience working in a residential setting.

Education:

• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery.
• Be well-versed in the facilitation of clinical and psychoeducational groups
• Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Always enforce all house rules and regulations.
• Continue to acquire and update the knowledge and skills necessary to address chemical dependency and related counseling issues.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Performs effectively as a team player.
• Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time. They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery. There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets. It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand. They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations. The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 20 pounds for various reasons. Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.