Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor II - Full-Time, Part-Time & Extra-Help

Company: County of Sonoma, California
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position Information

Make a difference in the lives of others in your community!

Starting salary up to $38.45*/Hr.

Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/Month*

Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments

This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The County of Sonoma seeks candidates for full-time, part-time, and extra-help (intermittent) Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) Counselor positions. These positions may be filled at the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the I level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that classification.

Please note: California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) now requires AODS Counselors to be licensed, registered, or certified. Please see the "Minimum Qualifications" section of this job announcement for more information about this requirement.

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

* An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
* Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
* Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
* County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
* Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
* May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
* Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
* Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU).

About the Positions

Driving Under the Influence Program (DUI) - Full-Time, Part-Time (Fluent Bilingual), and Extra-Help

Positions assigned to DUI provide case management, counseling, education, and evaluations to individuals, groups, and families participating in the program. In addition, AODS Counselors screen and assess clients, prepare court and client program reports, and provide diversion services. The Driving Under the Influence Program works with the Court to provide services to first time and multiple offenders.

Adolescent Treatment Program (ATP) - Part-Time

Positions assigned to ATP will conduct assessments, education, individual and group counseling services to juvenile (under age 18) detainees at Los Guilicos, and Probation Camp utilizing evidence-based curriculum. Candidates will be required to pass Juvenile Hall and Probation background to work in this facility.

Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) - Part-Time

Positions assigned to TASC will provide advocacy, case management, assessment and treatment placement, and supervision services for adults currently involved in the criminal justice system and who are ready to participate in treatment.

The ideal candidates for AODS Counselor II positions will possess:

* An AODS Counselor registration or certification
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* The ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
* The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* A desire to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
* The ability to develop rapport and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and service providers
* An understanding of working with in-custody clients to reduce recidivism and increase access to services

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time, two non-bilingual part time, one fluent bilingual part-time, and multiple extra-help (intermittent) positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time , and extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be either:

Two years of experience equivalent to the Sonoma County class of Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor I with responsibilities involving alcohol and drug treatment and education programs that directly relate to the knowledge and skills listed above and academic coursework in sociology, psychology, alcohol and other drug services and other closely related fields.

OR

One year of experience equivalent to the Sonoma County class of Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor II with responsibilities involving alcohol and other drug treatment and education programs and possession of a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, alcohol and other services drug treatment or other closely related fields.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Special Qualification: All employees of this class must register, obtain, and maintain a Counselor Certification as defined by the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8: Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors. Upon appointment to this class, employees will have six months to register and five years to obtain Certification from an ADP approved certifying organization whose curriculum includes a minimum of 240 hours of formal classroom training. Human Resources will waive the Counselor Certification requirement for licensed professionals (or registered interns) who successfully pass a written examination similar to that administered for Certification. This examination will be administered by the Sonoma County Human Resources Department, and will be designed to measure those areas included in the curriculum required for certification.

California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires that any individual who provides counseling services in a licensed or certified AODS program, except for licensed professionals*, must be registered or certified with an organization approved by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Individuals must be currently licensed, registered, or certified to be eligible for employment.

A list of approved certification agencies recognized by the DHCS may be found at the following site:

* Licensed professionals include a physician licensed by the Medical Board of California; or a psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology; or a clinical social worker or marriage and family therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or an intern registered with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Additional Special Qualification: Some positions may require the ability to fluently speak and write a language other than English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Knowledge of: the needs, problems, attitudes and behavior problems of the alcohol and drug abusing person; modern methods of diagnosing and treating persons who abuse alcohol and drugs; basic principles of individual and group behavior; socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors affecting the behavior of alcohol and drug abusing persons; principles and techniques of group, family and individual counseling; laws, rules, regulations and department policies related to client confidentiality; counseling techniques related to the treatment of alcohol and other drug abusing clients; services and resources provided through other governmental agencies and community-based organizations.

Knowledge of: County program policies and procedures; court procedures and etiquette; County, State and Federal laws governing public alcohol and other drug abuse programs; community organizations involved in alcohol and other drug abuse programs; principles of supervision; effective personnel practices including recognition, performance evaluation, and progressive discipline; principles and techniques of employee training.

Ability to: oversee and coordinate the work of other staff; train..... click apply for full job details

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