PT Bilingual SUD Counselor

A Better Citizen Foundation • El Monte, CA

21h

About The Position

ABC Traffic Programs is seeking a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Substance Use Disorder Counselor qualified to conduct educational and/or group sessions. The role may also include case management. The counselor helps clients address difficulties related to alcohol or drug use and supports them in working toward sobriety. They provide clients with relevant reference materials and recovery information, maintain client records and reports, and stay current on developments in the alcohol and drug abuse field. Travel between program locations is essential. Available program sites include Azusa, Santa Ana, El Monte, Lancaster, and Hawaiian Gardens.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Registered Drug and Alcohol Counselor and/or registered as an intern upon hiring.
• Sufficient skills to control a group setting, mediate group interaction, and engage clients.
• Clear understanding of how to work with people with substance abuse problems and support their efforts to overcome those difficulties.
• Ability to assist clients with problems prompted by alcohol or drug use.
• Ability to identify local organizations that can provide additional assistance.
• Personable, with the ability to understand, guide, and help clients work toward sobriety.
• Ability to write reports and maintain client records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or education in the helping professions, treatment facilities, or the Substance Use Disorder field.
• Up-to-date training in alcohol and/or drug abuse.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational sessions and lecture on topics specified by ABC Programs.
• Lead group sessions, manage group dynamics, mediate interactions, and engage clients.
• Provide case management, including helping clients address problems related to alcohol or drug use.
• Know local organizations that can provide assistance beyond ABC Programs’ services.
• Guide and support clients in working toward sobriety.
• Provide clients with necessary reference materials and recovery information.
• Write reports and maintain required forms in client files.
• Keep up to date on developments in the alcohol and drug abuse field.
• Travel between program locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed