Substance Abuse Education Counselor, DRC

Make a Real Impact in Your Community!

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse and reclaim their lives? At Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), we believe in second chances and providing the support people need to succeed. For over 50 years, we've been a pioneer in community-based services, transforming lives through innovative programs for individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.

Join our mission-driven team as a Substance Abuse Counselor at our Day Reporting Center (DRC) in Santa Barbara, CA. You'll play a key role in helping clients on parole break the cycle of substance abuse and take control of their future.

Why Work with Us?

• Life-Changing Work: Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. You'll receive ongoing training to ensure you can support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with case managers and employment specialists in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct assessments to evaluate substance abuse history for all new clients.
• Collaborate with case managers and probation officers to create realistic, individualized treatment plans.
• Provide one-on-one counseling to help clients address their substance abuse issues.
• Lead group support meetings and offer educational resources to clients and their families.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and client records.
• Offer referrals to community resources like AA, NA, and other support networks.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in substance abuse counseling (or equivalent experience in place of education).
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of local employment resources and job development is a plus.
• Certification in substance abuse counseling (or ability to obtain within 6 months to one year of employment).

Benefits We Offer:

• Generous Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation your first year (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 7 days of sick time, and 4 floating holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans, plus FSA, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement after 1 year, plus ongoing training and opportunities for certification.

Hourly Rate: $29.09

Company Overview

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. To learn more about CSI please visit our website https://csi-online.org.

Ready to help others overcome challenges and achieve success? Apply today and be part of a team that is transforming lives everyday!

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.