Chemical Dependency Professional

Company Description

Our cafés provide community gathering places, and serve our self-roasted coffee from direct-trade coffee beans. The Coffee Oasis youth programs offer friendship, belonging, resources, and opportunity to homeless and street-oriented youth, ages 13-25. All proceeds from the businesses support the Oasis youth programs.

Job Description

Status: FT 40 hours a week 

Reports to: Youth Therapy Services Manager, Crisis Team Manager 

Rate Range: $16 - $26 (Contract) 

Purpose: To provide chemical dependency assessments, counseling, and referrals to high-risk youth (ages 13-25) within various Coffee Oasis programs Responsibilities 

• 1. Develop and manage a caseload of youth (ages 13-25) in need of chemical dependency treatment 
• 2. Provide evidence-based chemical dependency counseling and coping strategies in both individual and group settings for clients 
• 3. Complete appropriate assessments, referrals, and guidance for clients 
• 4. Record client notes by close of business on the day of contact and maintain an appropriate filing system 
• 5. Assist in other program functions as required, such as special events, to support the program 
• 6. Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate staff and attend staff meetings as required 
• 7. Work with other program staff to coordinate best efforts on behalf of every youth referred and to provide support for other special projects 
• 8. Provide required data for weekly and monthly reports Primary Contacts: Youth, mentors, community service providers, Coffee Oasis therapists, and Crisis Intervention Team 

Job specific competencies 

• 1. Ability to work effectively with high-risk youth (ages 13-25) 
• 2. Ability to help youth think and work through challenging issues and find solutions 
• 3. Ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple program staff at The Coffee Oasis 
• 4. Ability to demonstrate servant leadership 
• 5. Ability to work in individual and team settings 
• 6. Demonstrate effective organizational and time management skills 
• 7. Good communication skills

Qualifications

• 1. Current CDP certification with the Washington State Department of Health 
• 2. AA degree in chemical dependency studies or related program, BA preferred 
• 3. Maintain a valid Washington State Drivers license and auto liability insurance 
• 4. In full agreement with The Coffee Oasis values, core beliefs, and mission statement 
• 5. Minimum two years of experience providing chemical dependency treatment to youth and young adults 
• 6. A desire and heart to work with high-risk youth 
• 7. Willingness to work as a team member 8. Able to pass a background check

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.