SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SPECIALIST I/II

3 weeks ago

Kern County CA USA, United States Kern County, CA Full time
Bi-Weekly Salary: Level I: $1,707.99- $2,041.21 Level II: $1,887.15- $2,255.32

Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Review of application material for training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following:  Investigation, oral exam and rating of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Level I:

Registration with an approved organization qualified to certify individuals as alcohol and drug counselors pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Chapter 8, Title 9, Section 13035(a), AND completion of 155 documented hours of formal Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) classroom education, AND completion of 160 hours of supervised AOD training.

Level II:

Certification as an alcohol or substance abuse counselor from an approved organization qualified to certify individuals as alcohol and drug counselors pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Chapter 8, Title 9, Section 13035(a). AND One (1) year experience in an alcohol or drug program providing recovery planning, group and/or individual services.

Additional Requirements:

Both Level I/II

Volunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.

Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

 

A valid California Class C Driver's License is required

Applicants must attach a copy of their following to their application  (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in your application being rejected):

* Registration or Certification issued by an approved organization qualified to certify individuals as alcohol and drug counselors 
* Verification of 155 documented hours of formal Alcohol and Other Drugs classroom education  
* Verification of completion of 160 hours of supervised AOD training

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email venegasmichelle@kerncounty.com.

 

Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Full Job Description: Substance Use Disorder Specialist I/II

This position works within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services  Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here. 

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. 

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High Performance Culture

Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. 

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.  

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

A background investigation is required of candidates who wish to be considered for correctional medicine assignments. Felony convictions are disqualifying, and some misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying. 

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

Note: Incumbents may be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends 

Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College. Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/career-education/bilingual-testing.html. Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program. 

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

 

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Amended: 1/18/22, 3/22/23, 7/17/23

 

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