Substance Abuse Counselor I​/II

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor I/II within the Yuba County Probation Department. Substance Abuse Counselor performs initial assessments, assists in developing counseling/treatment plans, and provides counseling 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. This class is flexibly staffed with the Substance Abuse Counselor II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after demonstrating proficiency which meet the requirements for the higher level class and gaining the required certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 et al.

• Level I Minimum:
  Two (2) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor; OR:
  Associate’s degree with major coursework 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 coursework 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 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 et al.

Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Work may involve stressful situations and include dealing with erratic behavior. Work on‑call and respond to emergency situations during weekends, holidays and other off‑hours shifts.

Ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license with ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment. Possess or obtain first aid and CPR certifications.

Successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting. DMV print out prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster relief services. Must register for certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor within six (6) months of hire and receive Certification within five (5) years of assignment pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 et al. Tuberculosis (TB) testing conducted no more than 60 calendar days prior to hire or seven (7)-calendar days after employment and renewed annually.