Bilingual SUD Counselor

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: RWS Si Se Puede - Oakland, CA 94601Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $26.28 - $30.21 HourlyJob Shift: Day

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Counselor to join our Recovery and Wellness Department in the Oakland Area of Alameda County. The Counselor is responsible for conducting intakes/assessments and providing individual, group, and family counseling, psychoeducation, case management, and other support services for adolescents with a substance use disorder and their families. This position will report to the Program Supervisor.  This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

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 2026: 3% base pay increase
• January 2027: 3% base pay increase

Future increases will be subject to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

La Familia offers a recruitment bonus for any Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder programs and positions that require occupational licenses or certifications are eligible. This bonus is paid throughout your first year of continued employment in increments of $500 at 30 days, $500 at 6 months and $1,000 at year one

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct initial intake and assessments;
• Formulate treatment plans for clients;
• 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 advocate on their behalf with probation officers, law officials, etc.;
• Maintain and submit all program documentation and reports in an accurate and timely manner;
• Actively identify and engage new clients by developing relationships with referral sources and guiding/implementing grassroots outreach strategies;
• 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 collaborative meetings with other agencies;
• Plan, develop and implement educational, social and recreational activities for clients;
• Develop and complete compliance reports or performance reports as assigned;
• Participate in all agency activities, meetings, training, events, etc.;
• Participate in Recovery Incentives as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

Other 

• Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
• Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas
• Leads and collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives as appropriate 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• *REQUIRED 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 resume/C.V.)
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and recovery/treatment programs and principles;
• Knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse;
• Knowledge of and sensitive to the needs of the Latino and African American Community;
• 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.