County of Fresno
SENIOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST
County of Fresno, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Scheduled Salary Increases :
Step 6 effective 7/8/24
($56,914 - $72,644 Annually)3% effective 1/20/25
($58,630 - $74,828 Annually)APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THE RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY
The
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
invites applications for the position of
Senior Substance Abuse Specialist.
Responsibilities include assessing client needs; providing substance abuse education; individual, group, and family counseling for substance use disorders; referring clients to community resources; and case management services. Incumbents act in a lead worker capacity and may act as a first line supervisor.Fresno County is a richly diverse community, and in order to support and serve all persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care.It is imperative for us to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents served by the Department and our partners in our system of care by acknowledging the long-standing historic and ongoing inequities that marginalized and underserved communities have experienced with the behavioral health system.We place a great deal of importance on having Behavioral Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, and have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive.Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity. This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.Education
Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least twelve (12) of the required semester units must be in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Criminology, or a closely related field.Experience
Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Substance Abuse Specialist with the County of Fresno.Substitution
One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience working with clients as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or closely related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year (thirty (30) semester units) of the required education.Certificate
Current certificate as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California. Certification must be maintained. A copy of your AOD Counselor certification is required.License
Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.A completed Fresno County employment application is required.Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.Please fully list your work experience, including current position.In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended.SELECTION PROCESS
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the processes listed below:Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an
online
format.Oral Examination
- If required, the oral examination may be offered in an
online
format.Certify without Examination -
In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants, the competitive examination process will be waived.Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months and may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Fresno County Employment ApplicationSupplemental QuestionnaireCurrent Certificate as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) CounselorCopy of professional license , if applicableApplications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment.HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. The online application can be found at:
FresnoCountyJobs.com
. Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS -
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).Analyst: Sidney Thompson
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Step 6 effective 7/8/24
($56,914 - $72,644 Annually)3% effective 1/20/25
($58,630 - $74,828 Annually)APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THE RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY
The
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
invites applications for the position of
Senior Substance Abuse Specialist.
Responsibilities include assessing client needs; providing substance abuse education; individual, group, and family counseling for substance use disorders; referring clients to community resources; and case management services. Incumbents act in a lead worker capacity and may act as a first line supervisor.Fresno County is a richly diverse community, and in order to support and serve all persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care.It is imperative for us to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents served by the Department and our partners in our system of care by acknowledging the long-standing historic and ongoing inequities that marginalized and underserved communities have experienced with the behavioral health system.We place a great deal of importance on having Behavioral Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, and have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive.Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity. This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.Education
Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least twelve (12) of the required semester units must be in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Criminology, or a closely related field.Experience
Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Substance Abuse Specialist with the County of Fresno.Substitution
One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience working with clients as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or closely related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year (thirty (30) semester units) of the required education.Certificate
Current certificate as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California. Certification must be maintained. A copy of your AOD Counselor certification is required.License
Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.A completed Fresno County employment application is required.Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.Please fully list your work experience, including current position.In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended.SELECTION PROCESS
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the processes listed below:Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an
online
format.Oral Examination
- If required, the oral examination may be offered in an
online
format.Certify without Examination -
In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants, the competitive examination process will be waived.Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months and may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Fresno County Employment ApplicationSupplemental QuestionnaireCurrent Certificate as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) CounselorCopy of professional license , if applicableApplications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment.HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. The online application can be found at:
FresnoCountyJobs.com
. Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS -
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).Analyst: Sidney Thompson
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