SUD Counselor (Registered / Certified) ***Urgently Hiring

M-F 8:30 am to 5:00pm *** Flexibility required to work on Saturday

Salary: $23.00 to $25.04 / hourly (depending on experience and counseling certification status)

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

SHIELDS ARK Program serves adults with substance use disorders. Participants are part of the general community, General Relief (GR), AB 109 re-entry, or Drug Court programs. Additionally, the ARK program serves adults with an open DCFS case and adults on probation or parole. The Ark is certified by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) and is licensed to operate in Lynwood.

The SUD Counselor provides linkage, resources, and referrals to other community based service. This includes providing individual, family, and group counseling. The SUD Counselor is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of existing local private and public community programs, the services they provide, and their eligibility requirements.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

• Competitive Wages and room for growth
• Vacation and sick leave
• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance
• Chiropractic services
• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire
• Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire
• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
• Winter break
• Pet Insurance
• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
• Paid educational leave
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Recognition

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• MUST BE A REGISTERED or CERTIFIED as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with a state approved certifying agency.
• C.A.C., RADT or equivalent experience in drug treatment in a social service environment.
• A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies. A current automobile insurance is required.
• 6 months experience
• COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

The employee in this position must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.

SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer.