Bilingual SUDs Counselor - Spanish

"Schedule

Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:30pm. Days and times can vary pending client and program needs.

Puentes is located on the Eastside in Southeast Portland, OR.

• CADC-R: $23.36 - $30.37
• CADC-1: $25.76 - $33.49
• CADC-2 or 3: $28.40 - $36.92

• Must have experience working with the Latino culture. Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Must have one of the following :
• CADC-R
• CADC-1
• CADC-2
• CADC-3
• QMHA-R preferred. To meet the credential requirements of QMHA-R, must be registered with MHACBO to meet, at minimum, QMHA-R requirements.
• A combination of at least two year's work, education, training or experience specializing in chemical dependency and mental health treatment preferred.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must have current CPR certification prior to start date.
• Has the competencies necessary to communicate effectively, perform drug and alcohol assessments and develop service plans based on ASAM criteria, understand treatment and service terminology and be able to apply the concepts.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug‑free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug‑Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
• Must adhere with Central City Concern's Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must adhere to agency's non‑discrimination policies.

• Participate in culturally specific outreach efforts to engage prospective clients.
• Assist with screenings and intakes and with completing enrollment paperwork.
• Complete alcohol and drug assessments and develop culturally appropriate, strengths‑based individual service and support plans (ISSP) with clients.
• Maintain a caseload of clients and serve as their primary counselor from admission to discharge.
• Meet with each client at least once per month for individual counseling and case management.
• Provide group counseling on a weekly basis, focusing on several aspects of the disease of addiction, stages of change and recovery.
• Introduce clients to appropriate self‑help support and other supportive services/activities.
• Collaborate and coordinate services with treatment team, community providers, and support networks to address the needs of clients.
• Maintain client records as required by the program, county, state and funding source.
• Attend clinical staff meeting and case conferences in order to facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.
• Advocate and provide referral services to assure that Latino community members get access to a variety of services and benefits, including mental health services.
• Work within scope of training and experience. Seek consultation when appropriate.
• Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Demonstrate…