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Juvenile Substance Use Specialist - Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Date Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Job Description

Job Details
Full-time | Part-time$19.50 - $23.00 an hour8 days ago
Benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Referral program
  • 401(k)
Qualifications
  • SAS
  • Driver's License
  • High school diploma or GED
Full Job Description

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PROGRAM

For most middle school and high school students, the teen years pose many physical, mental and social challenges. Some teens display impulse issues, poor judgment and risk-taking behavior that leads them into trouble with law enforcement, school and the community. Teens that come under the supervision of probation are expected to complete their court ordered obligations.

Substance Abuse Services (SAS) is a program designed to provide assistance to teens under probation supervision. Teens may be experimenting or using alcohol or drugs, but have no previous history or treatment experience.

POSITION

This position works as a partner with the Juvenile Probation Department. Work may be done at Probation offices, an assigned courthouse or meeting with clients in the community.

There is one full time position available in one full time position available in Vista and one part time position available in El Cajon. Program hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm.

Provide case management for an active caseload of twenty-five to thirty (25-30) youth/wards and interfacing between Juvenile Probation Department and the Community Adolescent Treatment Programs, in the establishment of ancillary client services. SAS-Juvenile Recovery Specialist is responsible for assessment, intervention plan development, and referral services. Conduct observed collection of urine samples for testing, follow-up and monitor youth/wards cases while enrolled in SAS. Conduct ongoing home, school and treatment program visits with youth/ward, family, treatment providers and school teachers. Participate in the team meetings, compile and report monthly progress reports to Probation. Maintain case files on all participants. Enter data in the PCMS database and provide end of the month stats to the data entry/admin staff.

REQUIREMENTS

· RADT Registered or Certified chemical dependency counselor in the state of California and one year of experience working with SUD clients. Registered with CAADE, CCAP, CADPT or similar agency.

· Must offer certain linguistic, gender, cultural and ethnic specific skills: must be able to work with culturally diverse population.

· Must be free of parole and probation for a period specified by program contract.

· Must have a valid California driver's license and a clean driving record.

· Ability to pass a background check, TB, drug screen, and COVID vaccine requirements.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

HOURS

There is one full time position available in Vista, and one part time position available in El Cajon. Program hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm.

PAY

SUD Registered $19.50 per hour
SUD Certified $23.00 per hour

These are starting rates and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in these job titles for 2023 are paid:

$19.50 – $26 for Registered; and

$23 - $28.50 for Certified

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Employees who work less than 30 hours a week do not qualify for healthcare benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • What agency is your SUD registration through?
  • Do you prefer to work 20 hours in El Cajon or 40 hours FT in Vista ?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • State of California Alcohol and Drug Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location


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