Fresno Co Sheriff
SENIOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST
Fresno Co Sheriff, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Job Overview
Senior Substance Abuse Specialist responsible for assessing client needs; providing substance abuse education; individual, group, and family counseling; referring clients to community resources; and case management services. Handles the most difficult assignments, acts in a lead worker capacity, and may serve as a first‑line supervisor. This recruitment is limited to candidates possessing a current certificate related to the position vacancy.
Education
Sixty (60) semester units of coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university.
At least twelve (12) units in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling, Criminology, or a closely related field.
If the education was completed outside the United States, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the U.S. system must be provided before the closing date and time of the recruitment.
Experience
Two (2) years of full‑time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Substance Abuse Specialist with the County of Fresno.
Substitution
One (1) year of full‑time, paid work experience working with clients as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year (thirty (30) semester units) of the required education.
Certificates & Licenses
Current Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certificate issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California. Certification must be maintained; failure to maintain may result in release from employment.
If held, a copy of your valid professional license (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, etc.) must be attached to your application.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license or equivalent may be required.
Application Process Applications must be submitted online only. Complete the Fresno County Employment Application and upload the required documents as listed below.
Required Materials
Completed Fresno County employment application.
Copy of your valid AOD Counselor certificate or professional license (if applicable).
Transcripts verifying completion of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Supplemental Questionnaire.
Selection Process Applicants may be required to complete an examination process. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of three (3) months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. The eligible list may be extended up to twelve (12) months and used to fill extra‑help or permanently allocated positions.
Reasonable Accommodations Positions in this classification are classified as Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity, requiring only light physical effort, including lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals needing accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600‑1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Analyst: Lucila Garcia
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Education
Sixty (60) semester units of coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university.
At least twelve (12) units in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education Counseling, Marriage & Family Counseling, Criminology, or a closely related field.
If the education was completed outside the United States, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the U.S. system must be provided before the closing date and time of the recruitment.
Experience
Two (2) years of full‑time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Substance Abuse Specialist with the County of Fresno.
Substitution
One (1) year of full‑time, paid work experience working with clients as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Marriage and Family Counselor, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year (thirty (30) semester units) of the required education.
Certificates & Licenses
Current Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certificate issued by a certifying agency approved by the State of California. Certification must be maintained; failure to maintain may result in release from employment.
If held, a copy of your valid professional license (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, etc.) must be attached to your application.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license or equivalent may be required.
Application Process Applications must be submitted online only. Complete the Fresno County Employment Application and upload the required documents as listed below.
Required Materials
Completed Fresno County employment application.
Copy of your valid AOD Counselor certificate or professional license (if applicable).
Transcripts verifying completion of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Supplemental Questionnaire.
Selection Process Applicants may be required to complete an examination process. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of three (3) months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. The eligible list may be extended up to twelve (12) months and used to fill extra‑help or permanently allocated positions.
Reasonable Accommodations Positions in this classification are classified as Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity, requiring only light physical effort, including lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals needing accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600‑1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Analyst: Lucila Garcia
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