Lead SUD Counselor (Certified) ***Urgently Hiring

Description: Salary: $54,000 / $25.
9615 hourly Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm * Rotating Saturday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Tuesday and/or Thursday 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment! *** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.
SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.
SHIELDS ARK Program serves adults with substance use disorders.
Participants are part of the general community, General Relief (GR), AB 109 re-entry, or Drug Court programs.
Additionally, the ARK program serves adults with an open DCFS case and adults on probation or parole.
The Ark is certified by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) and is licensed to operate in Lynwood.
Certification ID Number 190238CN.
Certification Expiration Date 03/31/2023.
Certified by CA Department of Health Care Services.
The Lead SUD Counselor provides linkage, resources, and referrals to other community based service.
This includes providing individual, family, and group counseling.
The Lead SUD Counselor is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of existing local private and public community programs, the services they provide, their eligibility requirements and oversees the day to day functioning of the program/counselors.
Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment! Competitive Wages Vacation and sick leave Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits 17 paid holidays plus paid birthday Paid anniversary holiday and up to 5 days based on length of service BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available Employee referral bonus Employee Assistance Program Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals Paid educational leave Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Requirements: Education/Experience Bachelors Degree preferred MUST BE CERTIFIED as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with a state approved certifying agency.
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, RADT or equivalent experience in drug treatment in a social service environment.
Current California driver’s license, car insurance and registration.
2 years experience COVID-19 vaccination required.
May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.
If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.
242.
5000, Ext.
1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.
org.
At SHIELDS for Families, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee promotes equity and inclusion within our programs, workforce, and the communities we serve.
Our DEI Committee harnesses the power of our diverse workforce, utilizing their varied backgrounds and experiences to enhance our programs.
By employing culturally sensitive and comprehensive service models, we aim to provide the best support possible to the families we serve.