Residential Counselor (Full-time/Weekend)

SOME Inc. exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide success paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently.

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 $18.00 - $19.00 and may be commensurate with experience.

SOME Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Residential Counselor to join our Exodus House addiction treatment program, located in West Virginia.

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 am - 12:00 am (32 hours per week)

Position Description: Provides supportive services to participants in Residential Treatment. Oversees daily residential operations.

Required: HS Degree/GED; 1-3 yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment

Preferred: Associate's Degree; 3-5 yrs experience in social services; experience providing services in addictions or mental health treatment; experience working in residential treatment; CDL License

Required License/Certification: Basic Life Support [CPR & AED] Provider; Food Handler's License; Crisis Intervention (Training); Driver's License

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues
• Conflict resolution skills with an understanding of de-escalation techniques
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently
• 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
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains confidentiality while working with sensitive issues
• Ability to set professional boundaries
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Reports to: Program Manager - Single Site

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 up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods.

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.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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