On-Call Counselor for DUI Programs

About Encompass Community Services

Encompass Community Services is a community-based organization in Santa Cruz County that provides a wide range of services related to family and social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing, and more. We work every day to make health, education, and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County, helping people access education, rebuild relationships, restore health, and regain dignity for more than 40 years.

Position Summary

We are recruiting on-call counselor positions in the Alto's Drinking Driver Program in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. The program is a great place to develop psychoeducational and group facilitation skills while working a part-time and flexible schedule. Clients participate in our classes to work toward regaining their driver's license. We provide services in English and Spanish and staff work across both North and South County offices. Shifts are M-Fri from 12 or later to accommodate client schedules. Applicants who need late afternoon or evening work may fit this role. We currently provide telehealth services and will expect in-person services as they become available.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-2 hour psychoeducational counseling or education groups using the Drinking Driver Program curriculum and other evidence-based approaches.
• Conduct individual 15-minute counseling sessions as a check-in regarding progress on the client's program goals.
• Follow all documentation procedures including attendance, absences, chart notes, group notes, etc. in a timely manner.
• Prepare for group sessions and education classes 15 minutes prior to start : review communiques, ensure sign-in rosters and extra LOA and progress note forms are prepared, and prepare the group room (seating arrangements, lighting, heating, A / C, etc.).
• Monitor clients to ensure they are complying with program conduct codes (loitering, smoking, bicycles in building, no food / drink, etc.).
• Support the administrative tasks of the program and documentation follow-up as needed.

Qualifications

Wages & Benefits

Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan for full-time employees, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid holiday, sick time, and 17 days of paid vacation pro-rated for positions less than 40 hours a week.

EEO Statement

Encompass Community Services 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, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to excellence through diversity and strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all clients and employees.

Application Information

Women, candidates of color, LGBTQIA identifying, and / or individuals with lived experience of behavioral health systems are highly encouraged to apply.

If you require assistance applying online, we have computer terminals available at our 380 Encinal Street Suite 200 office in Santa Cruz, Tel : 831-469-1700, and at our 225 Westridge Drive location in Watsonville, Tel : 831-724-3885. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

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