PT Bilingual SUD Counselor
About The Position
ABC Traffic Programs is hiring a bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Substance Use Disorder Counselor. The Counselor conducts educational and/or group sessions and may also serve as a case manager. Group leaders facilitate group interaction, maintain control of the group setting, engage clients, and support clients working to overcome substance-use difficulties. In educational sessions, the instructor lectures on topics specified by ABC Programs. As a case manager, the Counselor assists clients with problems related to alcohol and/or drug use and connects them with local organizations when support is needed beyond ABC Programs’ capabilities. The Counselor guides and helps clients work toward sobriety, provides relevant recovery materials and information, writes reports, maintains client-file forms, and keeps up to date on developments in the alcohol and drug abuse field. Travel between locations is essential. Available program sites include Azusa, Santa Ana, El Monte, Lancaster, and Hawaiian Gardens.
Requirements
- Registered Drug and Alcohol Counselor and/or registration as an intern upon hiring.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Sufficient skills to manage a group setting, mediate group interaction, and engage clients.
- A clear understanding of working with people with substance abuse problems and supporting their efforts to overcome these difficulties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or education in the helping professions, treatment facilities, or the Substance Use Disorder field.
- Current training in alcohol and/or drug abuse.
Responsibilities
- Conduct educational sessions and/or group sessions.
- Facilitate group interaction, maintain control of the group setting, and engage clients.
- Lecture and educate clients on topics specified by ABC Programs.
- May serve as a case manager, assisting clients with problems related to alcohol and/or drug use.
- Connect clients with local organizations that can provide assistance beyond ABC Programs’ capabilities.
- Guide and help clients work toward sobriety.
- Provide clients with necessary recovery reference materials and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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