POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Counselor to join our Recovery and Wellness Department in the Oakland Area of Alameda County. The Counselor is responsible for conducting intakes/assessments and providing individual, group, and family counseling, psychoeducation, case management, and other support services for adolescents with a substance use disorder and their families. This position will report to the Program Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial intake and assessments;
• Formulate treatment plans for clients;
• 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 advocate on their behalf with probation officers, law officials, etc.;
• Maintain and submit all program documentation and reports in an accurate and timely manner;
• Actively identify and engage new clients by developing relationships with referral sources and guiding/implementing grassroots outreach strategies;
• 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 collaborative meetings with other agencies;
• Plan, develop and implement educational, social and recreational activities for clients;
• Develop and complete compliance reports or performance reports as assigned;
• Participate in all agency activities, meetings, training, events, etc.;

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• *REQUIRED 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 resume/C.V.)

• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred;

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

• Knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse;

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

• Non-Profit and Community Based Organization experience highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.27 - $29.07 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)
• drug prevention and recovery: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakland, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person