Certified SUD Counselor

Overview

Salary Range: $30.48 - $31.10 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Any

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%

Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Except in the case of an undue hardship, La Familia provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when the accommodations are necessary to enable the persons to perform the essential functions of the job. The Agency also provides reasonable accommodations when necessary based on religious needs. Individuals requiring workplace accommodations must discuss their needs with La Familia Human Resources. Individuals seeking accommodations for disabilities are typically required to provide medical documentation supporting the existence of a disability, the need for the accommodation, and what workplace modifications will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

We have an exciting Full-time opportunity for a well-qualified Certified Counselor in the Latino Family Service Center. This program provides counseling services to the Latino Community in Oakland Area, Alameda and Contra Costa County. We are currently seeking qualified certified candidates for the Counselor position.

We are searching for a candidate who can work the following shift:

Saturday to Wednesday 7:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.

This position is covered under the SEIU 1021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition to the established base pay, members will receive negotiated annual increases as follows:

• January 2027: 3% base pay increase

Future increases will be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

• Conduct initial intake and assessments;
• Formulate treatment recovery plans for program participants;
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions;
• Provide assessment and appropriate referrals to clients for educational, training, and other supportive services as needed;
• Maintain all client files;
• Represent clients and intervene on their behalf with probation officers, law officials, etc.;
• Maintain and submit all program documentation and reports in an accurate and timely manner;
• Develop community resources for clients and family members;
• Provide assessment and appropriate referrals to clients for educational, training, and other supportive services as needed;
• Attend collaborate meetings with other agencies;
• Develop and implement educational activities for clients;
• Participate in all LFCS Activities, meetings, events, etc;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Displays drive and purpose
• Manages self and adapts to change
• Exhibiting leadership stature
• Practice self-awareness and continuous learning

• Practices cultural humility and cultural responsiveness when engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, while practicing appropriate boundaries.
• Develop relationships with their teams and across the organization to foster cultural humility and cultural responsiveness, teamwork, and collaboration, ensuring positive outcomes for the organization both internally and externally.
• Utilize effective communication skills to listen and respond with empathy, while adopting a proactive and collaborative approach to drive innovative change. This approach should be sensitive to the organization's culture and its role within the community.

• Required - California Drug and Alcohol Certification (must be either a “CADC” from CCAPP, or “CATC” from CAADE, please list this designation and number clearly after candidate name on CV)
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• Knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and recovery/ treatment programs and principles;

• Knowledge of and sensitive to the needs of the Latino Community;

• Knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse;
• Must demonstrate ability to understand client needs and work with adult men.

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Experience in non-profit and community-based organizations preferred.
• Demonstrates and models excellent “customer service” orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Exercises…