Certified SUD Counselor

La Familia; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits for you and

Hybrid work arrangements

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Professional development support

Job summary

La Familia is seeking a Certified Counselor to support the Latino Community in Oakland and surrounding counties. The role involves intake, assessments, individual/group/family counseling, and referrals, with documentation and collaboration across agencies.

Requires California CADC/CATC certification, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and strong knowledge of recovery programs. The position offers full-time hours, a Saturday-Wednesday shift, and a union contract with annual increases.

Qualifications

• California CADC or CATC certification clearly listed after candidate name on CV.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and recovery/treatment programs.
• Knowledge of Latino community needs and non-profit experience preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake and assessments.
• Formulate treatment recovery plans for participants.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Provide referrals for education, training, and other services as needed.
• Maintain client files and program documentation timely.
• Collaborate with probation officers, law officials, and other agencies.
• Develop community resources for clients and families.
• Attend collaborative meetings and implement educational activities.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Communication skills

Education

CADC or CATC certification (California)

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: RWS El Chante - Oakland, CA 94610Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $30.48 - $31.10 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesExcept in the case of an undue hardship, La Familia provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when the accommodations are necessary to enable the persons to perform the essential functions of the job. The Agency also provides reasonable accommodations when necessary based on religious needs. Individuals requiring workplace accommodations must discuss their needs with La Familia Human Resources. Individuals seeking accommodations for disabilities are typically required to provide medical documentation supporting the existence of a disability, the need for the accommodation, and what workplace modifications will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We have an exciting Full-time opportunity for a well-qualified Certified Counselor in the Latino Family Service Center. This program provides counseling services to the Latino Community in Oakland Area, Alameda and Contra Costa County. We are currently seeking qualified certified candidates for the Counselor position.

We are searching for a candidate who can work the following shift:

Saturday to Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This position is covered under the SEIU 1021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition to the established base pay, members will receive negotiated annual increases as follows:

• January 2027: 3% base pay increase
• Future increases will be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial intake and assessments;
• Formulate treatment recovery plans for program participants;
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions;
• Provide assessment and appropriate referrals to clients for educational, training, and other supportive services as needed;
• Maintain all client files;
• Represent clients and intervene on their behalf with probation officers, law officials, etc.;
• Maintain and submit all program documentation and reports in an accurate and timely manner;
• Develop community resources for clients and family members;
• Provide assessment and appropriate referrals to clients for educational, training, and other supportive services as needed;
• Attend collaborate meetings with other agencies;
• Develop and implement educational activities for clients;
• Participate in all LFCS Activities, meetings, events, etc;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Leading the self:

• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Displays drive and purpose
• Manages self and adapts to change
• Exhibiting leadership stature
• Practice self-awareness and continuous learning

INCLUSION, RESPECT, AND COLLABORATION:

• Practices cultural humility and cultural responsiveness when engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, while practicing appropriate boundaries.
• Develop relationships with their teams and across the organization to foster cultural humility and cultural responsiveness, teamwork, and collaboration, ensuring positive outcomes for the organization both internally and externally.
• Utilize effective communication skills to listen and respond with empathy, while adopting a proactive and collaborative approach to drive innovative change. This approach should be sensitive to the organization's culture and its role within the community.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Required - California Drug and Alcohol Certification (must be either a “CADC” from CCAPP, or “CATC” from CAADE, please list this designation and number clearly after candidate name on CV)

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• Knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and recovery/ treatment programs and principles;
• Knowledge of and sensitive to the needs of the Latino Community;
• Knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse;
• Must demonstrate ability to understand client needs and work with adult men.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Experience in non-profit and community-based organizations preferred.
• Demonstrates and models excellent “customer service” orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Exercises extreme discretion with the ability to hold, balance, and transmit public and confidential information needed by various parties.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace products.
• Valid CA Driver’s license required.
• Auto insurance: If your vehicle is used for business-related purposes, it is recommended that you inform your auto insurance carrier.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates cultural awareness and provides respectful, client-centered care.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources for client referrals
• Attend work regularly, adhering to policies on absences and tardiness.
• Understands and applies legal requirements, including confidentiality and risk management.

Timekeeping & Attendance Responsibilities

• Accurately record work hours each day by clocking in/out at scheduled start, break, lunch, and end times.
• Take all required meal and rest breaks in compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
• Review and submit timesheets by established deadlines to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Notify supervisor promptly of any scheduling conflicts, absences, tardiness, or timekeeping issues.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance to support team and program operations.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures related to overtime, schedule changes, and paid/unpaid leave.
• Correct and/or report any timekeeping discrepancies immediately to the supervisor for resolution.

TEAM COMMITMENT:

• Viewed by others as an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others, and acts as a resource to team members and clients, where appropriate.
• Handles difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Accepts accountability and constructive feedback.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and staff meetings as required, and actively participates in other departmental professional development, including providing training and consultation.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers in other departments, senior management, executive staff, and community stakeholders.
• Handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments and individuals in a tactful and effective manner to maintain goodwill within the agency.

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING:

• Ability to occasionally or frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulders
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, walk, talk, and hear, use hands to keyboard, fingers, handle, and feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the office
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• May require travel, dependent on agency needs
• Can work under deadlines
• Performing general physical activities such as picking up, moving, and using objects, tools, or controls
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand and move from one location to another daily.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to visually focus on near and far items, and to be able to switch between them.
• Ability to reliably report to work on time and perform the position's required tasks as scheduled
• Ability to grasp and carry items
• Ability to hear and effectively communicate with co-workers, clients, and the public
• Ability to identify potential issues within the workplace, determine an appropriate means of avoiding and/or resolving the issues, work with others to address the issues, and carry out organized strategies for resolving and preventing similar issues in the future
• Ability to process information and data for use within the organization

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Health benefits package for you and your family, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with 95% employee and 80% dependent employer premium contributions, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual
• Employee Assistance Plan to support you and your family’s well-being and finances
• Pet Plan Benefit:
• PetPlus Product and Prescription Discounts, Pet Assure Veterinary Discounts, AskVet 24/7 Pet Telehealth, and ThePetTag Lost Pet Recovery Service
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Work-life wellbeing & excellent work hours
• La Familia understands the importance of work-life balance! Our therapists enjoy flexible scheduling options, including hybrid work arrangements, to ensure high-quality client care while maintaining their well-being.
• License and Certification renewals reimbursed.
• Supportive/Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development
• We believe in growing together. As a team member, you’ll have access to structured mentorship and ongoing training. Whether you’re pursuing licensure or looking to specialize in clinical psychology, we support your growth every step of the way.
• This position is covered under the SEIU 1021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition to the established base pay, members will receive negotiated annual increases as follows:
• January 2027: 3% base pay increase
• Future increases will be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.