Substance Abuse Counselor – CADC Certified (Illinois)

Would you like to be part of an energetic, committed team making a difference in the lives of people substance abuse issues? Come work with Anixter Center, a not-for–profit social services organization providing services to people with disabilities.

The Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor will work in an off-site outpatient setting in the Chicago area.


Qualifications: Certified Counselor (C.A.D.C. certification)

Cultural competency in one or more racial or ethnic cultures preferred.

Reports to: Manager

Positions supervised: None

Responsibilities:

1. To complete a comprehensive client intake assessment to determine appropriateness and eligibility for treatment.

2. To participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to substance abuse treatment and client programming activities.

3. To conduct individual and group counseling sessions, lectures and other educational programming.

4. To attend regular team meetings to seek and provide input regarding all aspects of the individual client’s treatment plan and aftercare.

5. To maintain client files according to Agency and program policy, including file reviews, as directed.

6. To identify and facilitate all appropriate service referrals.

7. To develop appropriate materials and participate, as directed, in program marketing and public relations activities in order to recruit referrals and provide community education.

8. To participate in the Utilization Review and Quality Assurance processes and complete
related paperwork.

9. To document all services provided in the client and/or program records.

10. To participate in all required and in-services, as assigned.

11. To assist in coordinating referrals and performing client orientation.

12. To provide follow-up on client according to program/Agency policy, including related paperwork.

13. To share knowledge with other staff about substance abuse and related issues, as directed.

14. To adapt, develop and produce treatment program materials (written, video, graphic) in conjunction with other team members, that can by understood by the clients.

15. To maintain client confidentiality and observe client rights.

16. To adhere to safety policies and procedures and to report accidents.

17. To adhere to Agency/program policies and procedures.

18. To provide emergency coverage for the program, as directed by the supervisor.

19. To travel between Agency and community facilities, as directed.

20. To provide a model of appropriate dress and social behavior for clients

21. To complete other related duties, as directed by the supervisor

22. To perform outreach activities on behalf of the program and clients.

23. Responsible to obtain 1.A.O.D.A.P.C.A. certification within two (2) years of employment, if not certified.

24. Responsible for maintaining I.A.O.D.A.P.C.A. certification

25. Be mindful of quality issues as they relate to the position and program and participate in activities to improve program quality as needed.

To apply: Please submit resume to Joe Glasen at jglasen@anixter.org .


Our Mission: The mission of Anixter Center is to enhance the ability of individuals living with or at risk of disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community. Having merged with three nonprofits in the last ten years (CALOR, Chicago Hearing Society, and the National Lekotek Center), Anixter Center is now the 13th largest nonprofit in Chicago. Each year, at dozens of locations across greater Chicago, Anixter Center provides an array of innovative services to more than 5,000 children and adults. These services include education, employment, life skills, communication, recreation, health care, counseling, and support. Most of the people who receive services have a significant disability – physical, intellectual, developmental, sensory, psychiatric, or HIV/AIDS-related – and many have more than one disability. Most, about 90 percent, also have low incomes. In addition to providing services, Anixter Center advocates for the rights of people with disabilities to be full and equal members of society. For more information, please visit www.Anixter.org.