Job description

Penny Lane's missionis to foster hopes and dreams by empowering children, youth and families toreach their highest potential. It represents our commitment to delivering safe,high quality care to our clients.

Summary:

The SUD Recovery Specialist is responsible for assisting clients with the necessary skills to learn to live in a drug and alcohol-free environment. The SUD Recovery Specialist will provide SUD groups, living skills groups, serve as role model for the clients, complete clerical reports and documentation, assist clients with using good judgment to maintain their sobriety. The SUD Recovery Specialist also assists clients to reach their goals by providing rehabilitative, collateral and consultation services.

The SUD Recovery Specialist is an energetic self-starter who is able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and County representatives. This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines and works well under pressure.

Requirements:

• Must be certified or registered as a substance use disorder counselor/AOD counselor by one of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited organizations recognized by California DHCS to register and certify alcohol and other drug counselors in California with the intent of receiving certification within five (5) years to become certified.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in psychology, social work, or related field.
• or Bachelor’s degree (BA) in non-related field or 60+ college units, together with at least six (6) months of experience working with adults and/or adolescents in a SUD or co-occurring mental health treatment program.
• or high school diploma and one (1) year of experience working with adults and/or adolescents in a SUD or co-occurring mental health treatment program.

• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: North Hills, CA

Salary Range: $19.74 up $28.50 per hour

SIGN ON BONUS: $2,500 (Issued in two installments: $1,250 upon date of hire and $1,250 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period).

**All Penny Lane employees are required Full COVID-19 vaccination and boosters before the start of employment.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package:

· Medical, Dental,Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Account

· 401(k) Retirement Plan(Employee and Matching Contributions)

· Employee Advocacy

· Employee Assistance Program

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

· Supplemental Insurance(Accident and Critical Illness Coverage)

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis(Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color;national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy’ child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.74 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Hills, CA 91343: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Substance Use Disorder: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SUD or AOD certification/registration (Required)
• CA Driver License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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