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Substance Abuse Counselor I/II (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor I/II in the Probation Department. Substance Abuse Counselor performs initial assessments, assists in developing counseling/treatment plans, and provides counseling/therapy services and group facilitation to individuals or groups with potential and chronic substance abuse problems; depending upon level to which qualified and assigned, will perform case work of varying scope and complexity and may provide program leadership and consultative services at the higher level; and perform related work as assigned. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I-Level if incumbents have met the minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the goals and objectives of substance abuse treatment, recovery and case management; behavioral problems, characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances in symptoms of substance abuse and/or dependency. Skilled in understanding factors important to behavior patterns; designing, developing, and facilitating a variety of treatment or special substance abuse project activities; dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds where conditions may be confrontational or strained. Must be able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with clients, general public, co-workers, other County employees and representatives from various agencies; maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations; deal effectively with manipulative, hostile or antisocial behavior.

Required Qualifications:

 Level I Minimum: Two (2) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor; OR: Associate’s degree with major course work in substance abuse, social services, behavioral sciences, chemical dependency or a field related to the work and one (1) year of experience. Must register for certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor within six (6) months of hire.

Level II Minimum: Three (3) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor, at least one (1) of which is at the level of the county’s class of Substance Abuse Counselor I; OR: Associate’s degree with major course work in substance abuse, social services, behavioral sciences, chemical dependency or a field related to the work and two (2) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor, at least one (1) of which is at the level of the County’s class of Substance Abuse Counselor I. Must possess and maintain certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor, pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 etal.

Special Requirements:  

Final Filing Deadline: Monday, April 2, 2018 at 5:00 P.M

Salary Range:

Hiring Range Level I: $3,189-$3,508 Monthly + Benefits

Hiring Range Level II: $3,589-$3,948 Monthly + Benefits

To Apply:

ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps at: https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county/job-18036021

OR

HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a fillable Microsoft Word format or PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

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