Career Opportunities
If you have the desire to help others and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you will be challenged, Santa Maria may be a perfect fit for you.
Santa Maria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides orientation and ongoing training and education for all staff members through in-services and outside educational opportunities.
Please be aware that prior to initiating any offer of employment the following information will be gathered by the Santa Maria Human Resources Department:
- Completed employment application
- Three (3) professional reference checks
- Evidence of and verification of licensure or credentials
- Criminal background check
- Results of urine drug screen
To apply for a job opportunity:
Complete the application and fax it with your resume to 713-691-0910 Attention: Human Resources or via email to: hr@santamariahostel.org
For EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, please contact:
Employer Flexible
Phone: 1-866-501-4942
E-mail: hr@employerflexible.com
Please be aware that prior to initiating any offer of employment the following information will be gathered by the Santa Maria Human Resources Department:
- Completed employment application
- Three (3) professional reference checks
- Evidence of and verification of licensure or credentials
- Criminal background check
- Results of urine drug screen
To apply for COUNSELING INTERNSHIP:
Contact Marcia Chaney – Sr. Director of Community Engagement by email to: mchaney@santamariahostel.org
CURRENT OPENINGS
Certified Peer Support Specialist
The position is for Family Reunification CPS Court Full Time. Seeking someone with Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) Medicaid or PSS Certification with TCBAP. Only seeking serious inquiries, please. Under general supervision, the Recovery Support Services (RSS) Recovery Coach is responsible to the RSS Director. The RSS Recovery Coach must provide tracking data for sustainability of quality case management services. The RSS Recovery Coach / Peer Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring services to help clients address economic, child care, employment, education, health, housing, transportation, life skills, parenting, recovery, federal, state and local assistance, vocational assistance, GED referrals and family needs, in addition to identified substance abuse and mental health issues.
Education/Experience: A high school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Completion of RSPS/MHPS Intern Status. Previous experience in recovery and crisis intervention required. Knowledge of substance use, recovery principles/values and peer ethical standards required.
Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder (COPSD) Counselor – Bilingual English & Spanish
Under limited supervision, the COPSD Counselor will be responsible for the clinical management of up to 20 clients and for the co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder services of these clients, ensuring individualized treatment, adherence to program schedule, documentation of services and utilization of evidence-based curriculum. This position is required to provide a minimum of 30 hours per week of individual/case management face-to-face contact.
Education/Experience: Two years’ experience in addiction counseling and COPSD services, knowledge of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders and the ability to follow prescribed curriculum. Completion of following Blue Basin training: Understanding of Motivational Enhancement Therapy; trauma, abuse and neglect, violence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and related conditions, COPSD services, and Medicaid.
Counselor – Experienced required for Austin, Texas
Santa Maria is seeking an experienced counselor for our Caring for Two program. The CFT Parent Coach/Counselor will be responsible for outreach, education, counseling and care coordination services for families with mothers who are pregnant or have young children and who either have a past history of substance use or who are at risk for future use. Counselor will perform assessments and develop service plans in collaboration with the family, provide brief counseling and intervention services, provide individual and group parenting education and one on one parent coaching, provide care coordination in collaboration with the Recovery Coach, and other duties to ensure the health and wellness of the family. Counselor must have the ability to successfully engage and retain participants and to motivate them to adopt healthy behavioral changes. The chosen candidate will exhibit a genuine passion for serving at-risk women and families and will be comfortable actively engaging families in the home and community setting.
Skills and Qualifications: Qualified Credential Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) with appropriate Texas licensure. Interns (LMSW, LPC-I) may be considered. Minimum two years experience working with women who are at risk of substance use or who have addiction or co-occurring disorders. Counselor will demonstrate solid knowledge of community resources and the recovery community. Counselor must be a team player, be committed to producing measurable outcomes in client behavior, be able to work successfully with limited supervision, and be dedicated to upholding strong ethical standards. Must be computer literate and have the ability to successfully use a variety of web based and MS Office programs. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document clinical services according to licensure and funding standards. Position requires travel locally within the Greater Houston area and surrounding counties. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required depending on the needs of the families. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and pass a background check and urinalysis.
Please submit resumes to: hr@santamariahostel.org. No phone calls please.
Counselor – Experienced required for Houston
Santa Maria is seeking an experienced counselor for our Caring for Two program. The CFT Parent Coach/Counselor will be responsible for outreach, education, counseling and care coordination services for families with mothers who are pregnant or have young children and who either have a past history of substance use or who are at risk for future use. Counselor will perform assessments and develop service plans in collaboration with the family, provide brief counseling and intervention services, provide individual and group parenting education and one on one parent coaching, provide care coordination in collaboration with the Recovery Coach, and other duties to ensure the health and wellness of the family. Counselor must have the ability to successfully engage and retain participants and to motivate them to adopt healthy behavioral changes. The chosen candidate will exhibit a genuine passion for serving at-risk women and families and will be comfortable actively engaging families in the home and community setting.
Skills and Qualifications: Qualified Credential Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) with appropriate Texas licensure. Interns (LMSW, LPC-I) may be considered. Minimum two years experience working with women who are at risk of substance use or who have addiction or co-occurring disorders. Counselor will demonstrate solid knowledge of community resources and the recovery community. Counselor must be a team player, be committed to producing measurable outcomes in client behavior, be able to work successfully with limited supervision, and be dedicated to upholding strong ethical standards. Must be computer literate and have the ability to successfully use a variety of web based and MS Office programs. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document clinical services according to licensure and funding standards. Position requires travel locally within the Greater Houston area and surrounding counties. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required depending on the needs of the families. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and pass a background check and urinalysis.
Please submit resumes to: hr@santamariahostel.org. No phone calls please.
LCDC Counselor – Bilingual
Under general supervision, the Counselor is responsible for the implementation, oversight, and monitoring of clinical services provided to residents. In addition, the Counselor maintains a caseload of patients. This position is subject to working evenings and weekends.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in criminal justice, counseling or related field from four-year college or university; or four years’ directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years’ experience in substance abuse treatment desirable.
Certificates and Licenses: Must have current Counselor license from Texas Department of State and Health Services. Drug and Alcohol Counselor Licensure (LCDC) plus two (2) years’ experience working in social services field.
Senior Director of Community Engagement
The Senior Director of Community Engagement is responsible for establishing partnerships with volunteers, corporate partners, community organizations, faith-based organizations and other non-profit agencies to secure financial donations, gifts in-kind, workshops and/or other resources required for the operations of Santa Maria’s programs.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science, or related from a four-year college or university.
5 year’s experience in development or volunteer management. Experience working in an environment that addresses trauma, recovery or related conditions.
Recovery Advocate
Working under general supervision, the Recovery Advocate is responsible for supporting the admission of clients while ensuring the safety of staff and the clients. The Recovery Advocate is responsible for monitoring the Recovery Advocate station 24/7 and for maintaining its appearance. This position is subject to working overtime as needed and to remain past shift until replacement coverage has arrived.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience in and/or training clinical aspects of the job; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Recovery Advocate – Assistant Supervisor
Working under general supervision, the Recovery Advocate Assistant Supervisor is responsible for evaluating RA needs and current practices and creating and delivering a training development plan complete with materials, tutorials, instructions, and learning resources. The Recovery Advocate Assistant Supervisor is responsible for ensuring Recovery Advocates are provided adequate training to meet Santa Maria Policies and Procedures, to include oversight of new hire training and orientation and training and oversight of required CMBHS documentation. The Assistant Supervisor assists the Supervisor in any aspects of operations assigned, such as scheduling, supply inventory, and direct coverage, and may be assigned to be physically present at either facility location depending on needs of the RA Supervisor. This position is subject to working overtime as needed and to remain past shift until replacement coverage has arrived.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year supervisory experience, preferably in a related environment such as residential treatment or other healthcare setting. Consistent record of delivering quality services and excellent customer service, as demonstrated by employee file, participant/client satisfaction surveys and feedback, and leadership observation.
Recovery Coach
Under general supervision, the Recovery Support Services (RSS) Recovery Coach is responsible to the RSS Director. The RSS Recovery Coach must provide tracking data for sustainability of quality service delivery.
Education/Experience: A high school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Full RSPS certification or RSPS-I active status or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field. Previous experience in recovery-oriented systems of care and crisis intervention required. Knowledge of substance use, and ethical standards required.
Recovery Coach / Peer Recovery Specialist Caring For Two Program – Austin, Tx
Under general supervision, the Caring for Two (CFT) Recovery Coach is responsible to the Outreach and Care Coordinator/PPI Supervisor. The Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist provides outreach, education, peer support, and care coordination/navigation services for pregnant and postpartum women (with a child up to 18 months of age) who have a past history of substance use or who are at risk of future use and their families. This position requires extensive travel across the greater Austin area and surrounding counties, including occasional evening and weekend hours based on participant needs.
The CFT RC is responsible for engaging participants and ensuring services that support participants’ ability to enter into and sustain longer term recovery and wellness. RC assists participants to identify and meet recovery and wellness goals, identify and cultivate strengths and supports, overcome barriers and improve recovery capital in the areas of health, home, community and purpose including: recovery from substance use, physical and mental health, economic stability, employment, education and vocational goals, housing, transportation, life skills, parenting, family support, positive social connections and activities, community integration and peer leadership. The Recovery Coach must provide tracking data for sustainability of quality services.
Responsible for pre and post admission engagement and provision of recovery support services in individual and group settings for current and potential participants in the pre-admission/waitlist phase through admissions, formal treatment and community integration settings, including: face-to-face and telephone coaching, developing individualized recovery plans, coordinating resource referrals/linkages, conducting recovery support groups, and outreach and engagement.
Education/Experience:
A high school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Two years’ related experience and/or training working with women who are at risk of substance use or who have addiction or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred. One to three months’ experience with 500 hours and 250 supervised hours of directly related experience and/or training required. Previous experience working as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Recovery Coach, Community Health Worker or Patient Navigator strongly preferred. Solid knowledge of community resources and the recovery community. Familiar with how to document services according to licensure and funder standards. Knowledge of substance use and ethical standards required.
Recovery Coach / Peer Recovery Specialist Caring For Two Program – Houston, Tx
Under general supervision, the Caring for Two (CFT) Recovery Coach is responsible to the Outreach and Care Coordinator/PPI Supervisor. The Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist provides outreach, education, peer support, and care coordination/navigation services for pregnant and postpartum women (with a child up to 18 months of age) who have a past history of substance use or who are at risk of future use and their families. This position requires extensive travel across the greater Austin area and surrounding counties, including occasional evening and weekend hours based on participant needs.
The CFT RC is responsible for engaging participants and ensuring services that support participants’ ability to enter into and sustain longer term recovery and wellness. RC assists participants to identify and meet recovery and wellness goals, identify and cultivate strengths and supports, overcome barriers and improve recovery capital in the areas of health, home, community and purpose including: recovery from substance use, physical and mental health, economic stability, employment, education and vocational goals, housing, transportation, life skills, parenting, family support, positive social connections and activities, community integration and peer leadership. The Recovery Coach must provide tracking data for sustainability of quality services.
Responsible for pre and post admission engagement and provision of recovery support services in individual and group settings for current and potential participants in the pre-admission/waitlist phase through admissions, formal treatment and community integration settings, including: face-to-face and telephone coaching, developing individualized recovery plans, coordinating resource referrals/linkages, conducting recovery support groups, and outreach and engagement.
Education/Experience:
A high school diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Two years’ related experience and/or training working with women who are at risk of substance use or who have addiction or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred. One to three months’ experience with 500 hours and 250 supervised hours of directly related experience and/or training required. Previous experience working as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Recovery Coach, Community Health Worker or Patient Navigator strongly preferred. Solid knowledge of community resources and the recovery community. Familiar with how to document services according to licensure and funder standards. Knowledge of substance use and ethical standards required.
