SUD Counselor, Youth Development

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Program Manager, the SUD Counselor will provide SUD education and counseling to middle and high school youth in Oceanside, SUD prevention forums/workshops for parents/caregivers and community members, substance abuse screenings, SUD focused Case Management, linkages and referrals. The SUD Counselor will work with youth who could benefit from specialized interventions to target co-occurring substance use symptoms, with the goal of removing these barriers to progress on the mental health impairment.

Certified in the state of California as a SUD Counselor, 2 years' experience in substance abuse and/or counseling, co-occurring treatment highly desired. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must possess the ability to make sound decisions independently.

• Provide strength-based and culturally sensitive SUD education and counseling services to youth at schools, parents/caregivers and community members at Oceanside Community Resource Centers, and at other community settings
• Helps clients to identify and connect to activities that would positively impact their social, leadership and coping skills, as well as their physical, mental and emotional health.
• Screen youth utilizing the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI).
• Communicates regularly with the Youth Development Case Managers, Clinicians, regarding client SUD treatment
• Other duties as assigned.

• Full-time, non-exempt
• Monday-Friday (must be available to work 2 evenings until 7:30pm may include occasional weekend hours)
• $28.00 - $30.60
  
  Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services. We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

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Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer

• Generous paid vacation
• Paid sick time (6 days)
• Paid holidays (14 days)
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Great employee incentive awards program
• Matched 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

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