Bilingual Adolescent SUD Counselor/Case Manager Spanish/English

Bilingual Substance Use Counselor Youth Adolescents
Mission District San Francisco CA
31.00 to 33.00 per hour DOE Full Time Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Make a real impact with youth in your community without burnout

We are hiring a bilingual Spanish English Substance Use Counselor to support adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 24 in San Francisco’s Mission District

This is a community based role working with youth navigating substance use trauma and complex life circumstances with the structure support and manageable caseloads that allow you to do this work sustainably

About the Program
This is a mission driven community rooted program serving primarily Latinx youth and families Many of the young people served are navigating substance use trauma and systemic barriers and benefit from consistent culturally responsive support

The team prioritizes sustainability collaboration and doing meaningful work in a way that is structured and supported

Why This Role Stands Out

• Manageable caseloads designed to prevent burnout
• Consistent supervision and a collaborative team environment
• Structured schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Community based work with meaningful visible impact
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide individualized case management and recovery oriented support
• Complete intake screenings and assessments using SBIRT and similar tools
• Use motivational interviewing and strengths based approaches
• Apply harm reduction strategies to support engagement and safety
• Develop and maintain individualized service plans
• Connect youth to behavioral health education employment housing and medical resources
• Co facilitate recovery psychoeducation or wellness groups
• Conduct outreach in homes schools and community settings
• Maintain clear timely documentation
• Collaborate with clinicians schools probation and community partners

Who This Is a Good Fit For

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth or young adults
• Experience in substance use recovery services or behavioral health
• Familiarity with motivational interviewing SBIRT or harm reduction
• Experience working with diverse communities including Latinx populations
• Comfort working with youth impacted by trauma justice involvement or instability
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

• 31.00 to 33.00 per hour depending on experience
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Paid time off holidays and sick time
• Professional development support
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Clear pathways for growth within the organization

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• No evenings or weekend requirements
• Community based role within San Francisco

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact while being supported in the work we encourage you to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you Bilingual English/Spanish?
• Which of the following have you used in your work? SUD screenings or assessments (e.g., SBIRT), Brief interventions or motivational interviewing, Harm reduction approaches? Please describe.
• How many years of experience do you have working with youth or young adults ages 12–24?
• How many years of experience do you have providing substance use (SUD) or recovery services?
• How many years of case management experience do you have?

Work Location: In person