Transitional Housing Counselor

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. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $19.46 to $20.58 and may be commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a full-time Transitional Housing Counselor at Leland Place located in Northeast, Washington, DC.

Position Description: Provides counseling and supportive services to residents of Transitional Houses, assists clients in developing healthy coping skills. Oversees daily residential operations.

Required: HS Degree/GED; 3-5 yrs 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 resolutions 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 communications 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, collaborative 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 logbook and provide house walk-throughs
• Ensure chores are completed
• Prepare dinners that were delivered
• Maintain food inventory
• Maintain a therapeutic environment within the house
• Participates in required training and development activities
• Full cooperates with the organization's compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) program
• Creates a safe work environment and uses sound judgment in interactions with clients and staff to maintain safety
• Reports to work on time daily and use clock appropriately
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• The score for all additional requirements

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.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel off-site using his or her own transportation methods. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods. This position may be active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

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.

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