County of Sonoma
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor I - English and Bilingual (English/Spa
County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
Position InformationMake a positive difference in the lives of others in our community as an Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor I with the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $45.14/hour ($94,212/year), a competitive total compensation package*, an additional $1.50 per hour for fluent bilingual positions**, AND a $15,000 Signing Bonus!***Please note that California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselors to be licensed, registered, or certified. Applicants who do not meet this qualification will not be considered qualified for this position.The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks qualified candidates to fill multiple full-time and intermittent extra-help Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) Counselor positions for multiple programs in Santa Rosa at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered for the positions at the II level as well, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitment currently being conducted.As an ideal candidate for these positions, you will possess many of the following:One year of experience managing alcohol and other drug treatment and education programsA valid certification as an AODS CounselorExperience working with clients to resolve conflicts and de-escalate situationsEffective communication skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgroundsA desire to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environmentThe ability to develop rapport with clients and service providers and maintain cooperative relationshipsAn understanding of working with justice-involved clients to reduce recidivism and increase access to servicesThe ability to efficiently navigate electronic health records and manage documentation while multitaskingAlcohol and Other Drug Services Counselors will generally be responsible for case management, crisis assessment, counseling, and education for individuals in this community.For further information regarding the department and its programs, services, and partnerships, please visit the DHS website.What We OfferWorking 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 flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:Hiring Incentive***
- (Prorated based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service for permanent full-time and part-time positionsSalary Advancement
- 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 rangeCareer Advancement
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor IIBilingual Premium Pay**
- An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positionsPaid Time Off
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearCounty Paid Health Premium Contributions
- 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan optionsStaff Development/Wellness Pay
- Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunitiesPost-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefitsRetirement
- A pension fully integrated with Social SecurityPaid Parental Leave
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentStudent Loan Debt Relief
- County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education*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) and our Employee Benefits Directory.Minimum QualificationsEducation 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:One year of experience with responsibilities involving alcohol and drug treatment and education programs and academic coursework in sociology, psychology, alcohol and other drug services and other closely related fields.ORSome experience 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.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of:
the needs, problems, attitudes and behavior problems of the alcohol and drug abusing person; 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.Ability to:
understand and apply County alcohol and other drug program policies and procedures; provide consultative services in complex situations involving behavioral and physiological conditions of the alcohol/drug client; evaluate the behavioral and physiological conditions of the alcohol/drug client; coordinate the delivery of alcohol and other drug abuse services; analyze situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; recognize problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; effectively listen, mediate and resolve complaints; read, interpret, apply, and explain complex regulations and reports; communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds; establish and maintain effective work relationships with all types of persons encountered in the course of work; develop rapport and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and service providers; read, understand, apply and explain regulations and procedures governing job training programs; work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; use computers and related equipment as necessary for job assignments.Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When ApplyingYour application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.HOW TO APPLYApplications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.HR Analyst: SZHR Technician: RR
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- (Prorated based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service for permanent full-time and part-time positionsSalary Advancement
- 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 rangeCareer Advancement
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor IIBilingual Premium Pay**
- An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positionsPaid Time Off
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearCounty Paid Health Premium Contributions
- 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan optionsStaff Development/Wellness Pay
- Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunitiesPost-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefitsRetirement
- A pension fully integrated with Social SecurityPaid Parental Leave
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentStudent Loan Debt Relief
- County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education*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) and our Employee Benefits Directory.Minimum QualificationsEducation 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:One year of experience with responsibilities involving alcohol and drug treatment and education programs and academic coursework in sociology, psychology, alcohol and other drug services and other closely related fields.ORSome experience 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.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of:
the needs, problems, attitudes and behavior problems of the alcohol and drug abusing person; 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.Ability to:
understand and apply County alcohol and other drug program policies and procedures; provide consultative services in complex situations involving behavioral and physiological conditions of the alcohol/drug client; evaluate the behavioral and physiological conditions of the alcohol/drug client; coordinate the delivery of alcohol and other drug abuse services; analyze situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; recognize problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; effectively listen, mediate and resolve complaints; read, interpret, apply, and explain complex regulations and reports; communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds; establish and maintain effective work relationships with all types of persons encountered in the course of work; develop rapport and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and service providers; read, understand, apply and explain regulations and procedures governing job training programs; work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; use computers and related equipment as necessary for job assignments.Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When ApplyingYour application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.HOW TO APPLYApplications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.HR Analyst: SZHR Technician: RR
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