See Laura's story below to know what it's like to work with the Driving Under the Influence Program in the Department of Health Services!
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Starting salary up to $35.26/hour ($73,591/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
Note: California Health and Safety Code Section 11833(b)(1) requires that any individual who provides counseling services in a licensed or certified AODS program, except for licensed professionals (see Minimum Qualifications below), must be registered or certified with an organization approved by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Individuals must be currently registered, certified, or licensed to be eligible for employment.
For more information on registration and a list of approved certification agencies recognized by the DHCS, please visit here.
About the Positions
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Intake Interviewers will schedule and conduct intake interviews with referred clients in the Driving Under the Influence program in the Department of Health Services. This will entail:
Explaining all program rules, objectives, payment schedules, and requirements
Assessing the client’s substance use according to established and standardized evaluation tools
Creating client program schedules, gathering data, and maintaining all records and relevant caseload documentation
Assisting clients with all documentation of leaves of absence, transfers, schedule changes, re-enrollments, financial assessments, and other appointments
Preparing and submitting referral forms and related documents to the courts, the justice system, and the Department of Motor Vehicles
As an ideal candidate for these positions, you will have knowledge and understanding of alcohol and other drugs and their impact on the individual. In addition, you will possess many of the following:
The ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
Extensive knowledge of universal precautions and relevant privacy and confidentiality laws/standards (i.e., HIPAA, CFR 42, Part 2, etc.)
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and de-escalation techniques
A working knowledge of community resources and substance use disorder services
Excellent communication skills, both in speaking and writing
Empathy and patience when working with clients
The ability to be flexible depending on the needs of the program
If you would like to learn more about what the team does, check out our Substance Use Disorder Services Section Manager, Will Gayowski, speak on the County of Sonoma and the Opioid Epidemic: The Opioid Epidemic.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. 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