Substance Abuse Educator

Hourly Range: $17.36 - $23.44 DOE
**Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Required- $5,000 ($2.40/hr) added to compensation)
** Additional variable pay available for county threshold languages ($1.92/hr) AND Education ($1.00 - $3.00/hr)**
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the assigned Supervisor, the Substance Abuse Educator / Mental Health Specialist has responsibility for providing support services to individuals and families as identified in the designated program and/or individualized plan.
Responsibilities:

1. Provides individual and family support services in accordance with the individualized plans. Services may include: providing referrals, advocacy and support to individuals and families (clients), linkage and case management services, support groups, educational services and support, transportation, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavioral interventions and management, etc.
2. Responsible for facilitating community substance use/abuse groups and presentations.
3. Able to effectively engage and develop relationships with appropriate boundaries with assigned clients.
4. Effectively manages a flexible community based schedule.
5. Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc.
6. Is an active member of assigned treatment teams. Assumes assigned responsibility within the team in accordance to program needs which may include operating effectively within a Teaming Model and act as a liaison with other community agencies and resources.
7. Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

1. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science (i.e. psychology, sociology, social work etc).
2. Must have a Substance Abuse counseling certification.
3. 1-2 years experience working with children/youth and/or families preferred.
4. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Position/Program Requirements:

1. Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
3. Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)