Lutheran Social Service of WI & Upper MI in collaboration with Racine County is seeking an AODA Counselor to join our team. This position is a full time, 40 hour a week position with benefits. The AODA Counselor will be working with individuals with drug or alcohol abuse concerns

The AODA Counselor provides comprehensive counseling and case management services to individuals presenting with a variety of AODA issues, including those with legal convictions.

Compensation: $17-$24/hr based on education and credentials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Responsible for community based face to face outreach contacts. Basic Outreach Contacts may include:
• Screening members of target population
• Basic risk reduction messages (risk hierarchy)
• Distributes materials to support risk reduction
• Provides referrals to resources needed by the consumers
• Responsible for linking clients to other program components
• Responsible for follow up phone calls, home visits, and attempts to locate consumers (outreach and clinic) for engagement in services.
• Responsible for documenting all contacts with the consumers.
  • Participates in professional staffing and meetings as required
  • Maintains a professional and confidential relationship with consumers
  • Maintains records that are in compliance with Racine County and Wisconsin regulations.
  • Focuses on continued quality improvement.
• Participates in grant planning
• Ability to maintain statistical information
• Ability to meet grant goals

PERKS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required.
• At least two years of related AODA experience is required. Five years counseling experience preferred.
• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to relate to highly diverse population.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and negotiate solutions.
• Knowledge of DHS 75 regulations
• Knowledge of evidence based practices.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work well with treatment team and community members.
• Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able and willing to work evenings.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
• Employee licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a SAC or CSAC is strongly preferred.
• Employee must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a SAC-IT with the ability to obtain SAC within 6 months of hire is required.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required. Some overnight travel may be required.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.