Transition Coach, Elenora Fagan Stabilization Center

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Act as a liaison between Eleonora Fagan Stabilization Center, Billie Holiday Center, Hope House Recovery Focused Shelter, Harbor Light Wellness Center, Pinehurst and Oakland Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)
* Works in tandem with case managers to develop the participant's individualized service and transition plan and goals
* Supports participants on strategies to execute both short and long-term goals, while identifying barriers to success
* Help participants access community resources such as permanent housing, employment, mental health services, treatment centers, and other support services
* Track participants' progress toward goals, provide feedback and work in collaboration with the assigned case manager and clinical supervisor to adjust recovery plans as necessary
* Offer tools and resources to help participants develop healthy coping mechanisms, build life skills, and engage in positive social activities
* Act as a liaison between participants and healthcare professionals, family members, and the broader recovery community
* Facilitate support groups, workshops, and meetings to promote community and peer support. Host office hours so participants can schedule time to discuss challenges and triggers
* Demonstrate an understanding of different backgrounds, providing services that are inclusive and respect the diversity of participants
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* Work with the management to ensure compliance with all state, local, organizational, and funding regulations
* Ensure accurate record keeping, incident reports, and compliance with confidentiality regulations
* Foster relationships with community-based organizations, recovery service providers, and healthcare professionals to expand opportunities for participants and promote The Salvation Army's Recovery System of Care and Westside Community Services Treatment Care Network
* Represent the Elenora Fagan Stabilization Center at community meetings and forums to advocate for sober living programs and raise awareness of recovery issues
* Enhance partnerships for supportive services, such as job placement, educational opportunities, vocational training, and permanent housing
* Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma or equivalent (required)
* Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC, CCAAP, CAADE), or working toward it (required)
* CPR/First Aid Certification must be completed within 60 days of employment
* CA driver's license (preferred)
* Experience serving adults in recovery, or unhoused adults with substance use disorders and mental illness
* Experience working in a residential treatment program, therapeutic teaching community, or sober living facility
* Lived experience, as well as experience with reentry, addiction, and unhoused population (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to take initiative
* Great communication skills

EQUIPMENT USED:

* Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.