Bilingual SUDs Counselor - Spanish

Marca la diferencia donde la cultura y la compasion se encuentran

Unete al programa Puentes de Central City Concern como Consejero/a de SUDs

Eres un/a consejero/a bilingue (espanol/ingles) con pasion por ayudar a la comunidad latina a superar los desafios del uso de sustancias? Puentes es mas que un programa de tratamiento: es un puente de esperanza para personas latinas que estan en camino hacia la recuperacion del uso de sustancias y la salud mental, en un entorno culturalmente centrado y con enfoque en el trauma.

Como Consejero/a de SUDs en Puentes, seras una parte esencial de un equipo multidisciplinario que ofrece atencion compasiva, cultural y linguisticamente apropiada. Ya sea que estes comenzando tu carrera como consejero/a o cuentes con anos de experiencia, brindaras terapia individual y grupal, manejo de casos y servicios de apoyo fundamentales que honran las fortalezas, historias y caminos de recuperacion unicos de cada cliente.

• Trabaja en uno de los pocos programas enfocados en la salud mental y uso de sustancias para la comunidad latina en la region
• Establece conexiones profundas y significativas con clientes que hablan principalmente espanol
• Forma parte de un equipo con una mision que prioriza la cultura, la familia y la comunidad
• Participa en oportunidades de desarrollo profesional que fortalecen tus habilidades en atencion integrada y basada en evidencia
• Impacta directamente la vida de personas y familias que han sido desatendidas

• Hablas espanol e ingles con fluidez
• Tienes experiencia en evaluaciones, planificacion de servicios y consejeria en uso de sustancias
• Sientes un fuerte compromiso con el cuidado culturalmente especifico y la defensa de tu comunidad
• Te motiva el trabajo en equipo, el crecimiento personal y la justicia social
• Te desenvuelves bien en sistemas complejos para conectar a los clientes con servicios de apoyo integrales

Listo/a para aportar tu corazon, habilidades y vision cultural a un programa que realmente importa? Unete a Puentes y ayuda a construir un futuro mas saludable para nuestra comunidad latina.

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

Location: 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 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 Ace 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…