• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The person in this position must be of good character and be suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the populations served.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must understand that chemical dependency is a public health problem and a treatable illness.
• Must complete an annual clinical competency test.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
• Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of two (2) years prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this facility.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony within the last seven years, been convicted of child abuse and / or any crime involving physical harm to another person, or been a perpetrator of substantiated child abuse.
• Should have a desire to work with behaviorally difficult youth or adults.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Possess basic mathematical skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field, and at least one year of experience in Social Services/Behavioral Health; or must be a Certified Peer Counselor with at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience working with high-risk adults preferred.
• Must possess a current First Aid Certificate
• Pre-hire and annual employee health screening is required. Must pass a TB test at time of hire, and annually thereafter. Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration.
• Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license
• This position must obtain a CPR certificate within 90 days of the hire date and is required to maintain a current CPR certificate throughout employment.
• Must receive a satisfactory background check.
• Must pass required BH EHR system trainings.
• At a minimum must have an agency-affiliated license