Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor I & II - English and Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Make a positive difference in the lives of others in our community as an Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor with the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $45.14/hour ($94,212/year), a competitive total compensation package, an additional $1.50 per hour for fluent bilingual positions, AND a $15,000 Signing Bonus!
Please note that California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselors to be licensed, registered, or certified. Applicants who do not meet this qualification will not be considered qualified for this position.
A list of approved certification agencies recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) may be found on the DHCS website.
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks qualified candidates to fill multiple full-time and intermittent extra-help Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) Counselor positions for multiple programs in Santa Rosa at either the I or II levels. If you are interested in being considered for the positions at the II level as well, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitment currently being conducted.
To learn more about working as a County of Sonoma Alcohol and Other Drug Services professional, see Laura's story here.
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:
Hiring Incentive - (Prorated based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service for permanent full-time and part-time positions
Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Alcohol and Other Drug Services Counselor II
Bilingual Premium Pay - An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positions
Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now
