SUD Counselor

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES•Lynwood, CA

8d•$23 - $25

About The Position

SUD Counselor (Registered / Certified) Urgently Hiring M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Flexibility required to work on Saturday Salary: $23.00 to $25.04 / hourly - non-exempt (depending on experience and counseling certification status) Other Compensation: Employer-paid medical for employee and family, employer-paid dental, vision and group life insurance for employee - estimated value $8,243.28 - $23,823.84/annual Employer-paid sick pay (12 days per year) - estimated value $2,208-$2,403.84/annual Employer-paid vacation pay (10-20 days per year depending on years of service) - estimated value $1,840-$2,003.20/annual for 1st year of service Employer-paid anniversary holiday (1-5 days annually depending on years of service) - estimated value $184-$200.32/annual for 1st year of service Employer-paid birthday holiday (1 day annually) - estimated value $184-$200.32/annual 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. The SUD Counselor provides linkage, resources, and referrals to other community based service. This includes providing individual, family, and group counseling. The SUD Counselor is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of existing local private and public community programs, the services they provide, and their eligibility requirements. Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment! Competitive Wages and room for growth Vacation and sick leave Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance Chiropractic services Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service Winter break Pet Insurance 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 Employee Recognition

Requirements

MUST BE A REGISTERED or CERTIFIED as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with a state approved certifying agency.
C.A.C., RADT or equivalent experience in drug treatment in a social service environment.
A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies.
A current automobile insurance is required.
6 months experience
COVID-19 vaccination required.
May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.
The employee in this position must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred

Responsibilities

The SUD Counselor provides linkage, resources, and referrals to other community based service.
This includes providing individual, family, and group counseling.
The SUD Counselor is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of existing local private and public community programs, the services they provide, and their eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical for employee and family
Employer-paid dental, vision and group life insurance for employee
Employer-paid sick pay (12 days per year)
Employer-paid vacation pay (10-20 days per year depending on years of service)
Employer-paid anniversary holiday (1-5 days annually depending on years of service)
Employer-paid birthday holiday (1 day annually)
Competitive Wages and room for growth
Vacation and sick leave
Chiropractic services
Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
17 paid holidays, effective upon hire
Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire
Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
Winter break
Pet Insurance
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
Employee Recognition