SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.
Position: Transitional Housing Counselor
Location: Leland Place, Northeast, Washington, DC
Position Description: Provides counseling and supportive services to residents of Transitional Houses, assists clients in developing healthy coping skills, and oversees daily residential operations.
Required: HS Degree/GED; 3-5 years experience in social services, experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree; 5+ years experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment; Driver's License.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-12:00 am (40 hours a week)
Required License/Certification: CPR/First-Aid, AED
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues
- Conflict resolution skills
- Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
- Organized with attention to detail
- Relationship building skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to stay calm in crisis situations
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to set professional boundaries
- Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Expected Contributions:
Case Management:
- Provide counseling and supportive services to the client
- Provide care coordination in conjunction with Case Manager, collaboratively with BHS counselors
- Monitor that treatment plans are followed
- Facilitate weekly life skills group
- Correspond with agencies for client treatment
- Assist with client transportation to appointments, as needed
- Monitor the medication being taken and document it appropriately
- Write progress notes compliant with regulations within twenty-four hours of the session
Program Operations:
- Oversee daily operations in house
- Update log book and provide house walk-throughs
- Ensure chores are completed
- Prepare dinners that were delivered
- Maintain food inventory
- Maintain a therapeutic environment within the house
- Participate in required training and development activities
- Fully cooperate with the organization's compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) program
- Create a safe work environment and use sound judgment in interactions with clients and staff to maintain safety
- Report to work on time daily and use clock appropriately
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Reports to: Program Manager
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.
Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.
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