At Child & Family Center, Pathway to Recovery, we believe that when unity in diversity exists, progress and growth is inevitable, and that diversity goes beyond gender & race. We aim for a diverse workforce and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds & experiences to apply.

Child & Family Center received the following awards:

• Child & Family Center received the “Community Impact Award” from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.
• Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.
• Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):

$26.00 - $31.00/hour

PLUS!
An additional $0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish Differential

AND $1,000 signing bonus! (after successfully completing 90-days introductory period)

Benefits we offer!

• 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical Coverage
• Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Agency paid Long Term Disability
• Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401(k) available with discretionary Agency match
• Professional Development
• Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor from an accredited CA substance abuse organization (CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP).
• One (1) year of experience providing substance use prevention services prior to employment. Education may be substituted for experience where coursework is directly related to substance use prevention, or the public health field.
• Experience developing, providing, and/or evaluating environmental prevention programs/services.
• At least two (2) years' experience working with youth.
• Experience conducting activities that align with the Spectrum of Prevention (Appendix A) and Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) (Appendix B).
• Experience in leading, facilitating, engaging and/or organizing community members, schools, businesses, and other stakeholders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort.
• Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts to address substance use related community problems and contributing factors.
• Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community(ies).
• If applicants for positions other than the Program Director and Prevention Coordinator do not meet the above requirements, other relevant experience (e.g., community organizing, other prevention experience) may be substituted if trainings are provided by an external
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and comfort, aptitude, and appropriate boundaries in dealing with the Center’s clinical population.
• Must maintain a valid California driver’s license, insurance and driving record which complies with agency’s insurance carrier standards.
• Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUD-C) provides, SUD counseling, case management and rehabilitation services consistent with the client treatment plan. Services include substance use screening/assessment, treatment planning, education, individual and group counseling and administering drug tests. This position is part of a treatment team including therapists, psychiatrist and SUD counselors. The SUD-C provides targeted case management services, including assessing for client’s case management needs and linkage to community resources or higher levels of care.

The SUD-C’s are energetic self-starters who are able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relate well to co-workers and County representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with supervision. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines and work well under pressure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide SUD services to clients consistent with their treatment plan.

2. Provide case management services linking clients to relevant programs/service as needed including higher levels of care. Consult with client treatment team as directed by Program Manager, including therapist and psychiatrist as appropriate.

3. Conduct phone screenings, complete intake documents and ASAM assessments

4. Facilitate individual counseling sessions, SUD groups and/or education classes as assigned.

5. Administer drug tests and track results in client charts.

6. Perform clerical duties relevant to securing and maintaining County approval for client’s services such as faxing, filing, reminder calls, updating SBAT, data entry (LACPRS, PPSDS, DATAR), information tracking.

7. Attend off-site and weekend resource fairs and similar events as assigned.

8. Attend all required meetings, supervision, and case reviews as assigned.

9. Complete Service and Coordination Plans, progress notes, and other County-required documentation within 24 hours of service delivery in two electronic systems SAGE and EXYM; meet the timeliness standards of state and county government funding and other agency funding sources.

10. Work one evening per week until 9:00 pm as directed by Program Manager.

11. Meet Agency requirements regarding client service hours, consistently provide services in keeping with all programmatic and contractual requirements.

12. Work rotating Saturdays, on average of 1x/month as directed by Program Manager.

13. Provide assistance to other departments as needed.

14. All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

WORK SCHEDULE: (subject to change based on Center’s needs)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Full Time

Work-Week: Sunday – Saturday

• Actual work schedule as agreed with Direct Supervisor and based on business/program needs.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Supervisory Requirements: None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear
• Stand and sit
• Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?
• Are you able to work Monday - Friday 2-3 days in office & 2-3 evenings, and Saturday rotations?
• Are you certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor from an accredited CA substance abuse organization (CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP)?

Experience:

• SUD Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Clarita, CA 91350