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  • Substance Abuse Counselor I/II (20570753)

    Marysville, California 95901 United States YUBA COUNTY, CA Full Time $3,777.00-$4,684.00 Dec 21, 2024
    County of Yuba Employer:

    YUBA COUNTY, CA

    Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.  The Organization: The County of Yuba has 900 allocated positions and a total FY 19/20 budget of $203 million. It has a proud tradition of being a stable local government bolstered by five members of the Board of Supervisors who are elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. Each Supervisor represents an election district. Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body for Yuba County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government. Statement of Commitment: We are dedicated to providing responsive, innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and uphold the public trust and interest.    

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    Job Description

    Description

    The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor I/II within the Yuba County Probation Department. Substance Abuse Counselors perform initial assessments, assist in developing counseling/treatment plans and provides counseling/therapy services and group facilitation to individuals or groups with potential and chronic substance abuse problems; depending upon level to which qualified and assigned, perform case work of varying scope and complexity and may provide program leadership and consultative services at the higher level; and perform related work as assigned.

    This class is flexibly staffed with the Substance Abuse Counselor II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after demonstrating proficiency which meet the requirements for the higher level class and gaining the required certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 et al.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
    • Interview, counsel, and assess individuals from a diverse population with problems related to substance abuse; clients may be potentially suicidal or depressed.
    • Perform case studies to assess problems and develop appropriate types and methods of meeting client needs; participate in a multi-disciplinary team to develop appropriate case treatment plans.
    • Assist in developing and maintaining effective communications between substance abuse services, service providers, other county departments, and other community agencies.
    • Participant in informational and educational activities at agency and community levels.
    • Provide information to staff responsible for patient diagnosis, treatment and counseling.
    • Conduct support groups for individuals prior to entry into treatment.
    • Organize and direct special substance abuse projects with the advice of medical and professional staff.
    • Conduct individual and group life skill and educational sessions around addiction and healthy and recovery-oriented life issues.
    • Facilitate provision of appropriate childcare and other services to enable participation in full range of client recovery-oriented and activities.
    • Facilitate treatment programs for people under the County’s supervision for optimum outcome.
    • Investigate routine to complex situations and provides individual or group counseling for both use of and availability of community services; if appropriately licensed and experienced, counsels clients regarding interpersonal relationships involving parents and children and marital and family difficulties.



    Job Description URL:

    http://www.yuba.org/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Organizational%20Ser...

    Job PDF:

    Sub Abuse Counselor I-II Dec 2024.pdf

    Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the goals and objectives of substance abuse treatment, recovery and case management; behavioral problems, characteristics of mental and emotional disturbances in symptoms of substance abuse and/or dependency. Skilled in understanding factors important to behavior patterns; designing, developing, and facilitating a variety of treatment or special substance abuse project activities; dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds where conditions may be confrontational or strained. The incumbent must have strong communication skills with the ability to listen carefully to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate for clarification. Must be empathetic and able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public. This position will work with juvenile and adults. Substance abuse counselors may have evening sessions and must be willing to work evenings when required.

    Qualifications

    Level I Minimum: Two (2) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor; OR: Associate’s degree with major course work in substance abuse, social services, behavioral sciences, chemical dependency or a field related to the work and one (1) year of experience. Must register for certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor within six (6) months of hire.

    Level II Minimum: Three (3) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor, at least one (1) of which is at the level of the county’s class of Substance Abuse Counselor I; OR: Associate’s degree with major course work in substance abuse, social services, behavioral sciences, chemical dependency or a field related to the work and two (2) years of experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor, at least one (1) of which is at the level of the County’s class of Substance Abuse Counselor I. Must possess and maintain certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor, pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 et. al.

    Licenses and Certification:

    The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment and possess or obtain first aid and CPR certifications.

    Special Requirements:

    Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire and DMV printout prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. Special Requirement: Must register for certification as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor within six (6) months of hire and receive Certification within five (5) years of assignment pursuant to 9 CCR § 13000 et al. Tuberculosis (TB) testing conducted no more than 60 calendar days prior to hire or seven (7)calendar days after employment and renewed annually.

    Work Environment:

    Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Work may involve stressful situations and include dealing with erratic behavior. Work on-call and respond to emergency situations during weekends, holidays and other off-hours shifts.

    Benefits

    HIRING RANGE:

    LEVEL I: $ 3,777 - $4,155 / Month (DOE)

    LEVEL II: $4,258 - $4,684 / Month (DOE)

    MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.

    RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS:

    Classic: 2% @ 55

    New: 2% @ 62

    For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.

    SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program

    MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.

    STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDIprovides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI.

    MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources.

    DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.

    *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.

    LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents.

    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.

    UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA). To learn more visit Labor Relations.

    F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary .

    Special Instructions

    Final Filing Deadline: Open until filled. First application review Friday, January 10th.

    APPLICATION SCREENING:

    An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include supplemental questionnaire, copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.

    TO APPLY:

    ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

    OR

    HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire, by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

    All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.

    Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

    (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx )

    Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:
    • Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
    • Supplemental Questionnaire
    • Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
    • Copies of Related Certifications


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

    RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:

    The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
    • Supplemental Questionnaire
    • Interview Screening
    • Personal History Statement
    • Department Interviews

    (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 -12 weeks for successful candidates).

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

    A completed supplemental questionnaire is an essential part of the examination process for this position. The responses will be reviewed for sufficient detail and may be rated according to pre-determined guidelines. Please include 1) Places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. If a job includes responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Any experience and/or training listed MUST be identified on your application. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

    INTERVIEW SCREENING:

    Interview screening is an extension of the application process. Used as a secondary method of screening large applicant pools.

    PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (MISC):

    All applicants that successfully complete the examination process and are certified to the employment list, will be notified and must submit a complete Personal History Statement to the Probation Department at the time of interview. A pre-review of the PHS will be conducted for each candidate to determine which candidates best meet the professional standard criteria adopted by the Department.

    TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

    If special accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.

    WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:

    When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.

    EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:

    An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.

    DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW:

    The Probation department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.

    Recruitment Contact

    Contact phone:

    (530)749-7867

    Contact email:

    cissenmann@co.yuba.ca.us

    Closing Date/Time: Until filled
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Top Government Legal Jobs: A Guide to Finding the Best Opportunities

Top Government Legal Jobs: A Guide to Finding the Best Opportunities
 

Introduction to Government Legal Careers

Government legal jobs offer diverse opportunities for law students, recent graduates, and experienced attorneys to work in various government agencies and departments. These roles enable professionals to contribute to impactful cases while developing expertise in specific areas of law.

The federal government, state governments, and various agencies provide many career paths for legal professionals. With attorney positions available across sectors, government legal careers offer the chance to influence policy, engage in public service, and develop a deep understanding of the law.

Key highlights of government legal careers:

  • Work on high-profile and significant cases.
  • Gain specialized knowledge in areas like government contracts and compliance.
  • Contribute to public service, shaping laws and regulations.
 

Types of Government Agencies

Legal professionals are employed by government agencies at both the federal and state levels. These agencies offer positions for attorneys, paralegals, and specialists and cover a wide range of legal functions, from litigation to regulatory compliance.

Some of the key agencies that hire legal professionals include:

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  • Federal agencies: The Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission.
  • State government agencies: State attorneys general offices, legislative legal departments, and public defenders’ offices.
  • Government contractors: Companies working with the government often employ legal professionals to handle regulatory compliance and government contracts.

This variety of agencies allows attorneys to explore different areas of law and government service, making government legal jobs diverse and highly rewarding.

 

Requirements for Government Legal Jobs

Candidates must meet educational and professional standards to qualify for most government legal jobs. Attorney positions typically require a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Paralegal specialist roles often require a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in legal practice.

Here are some key requirements:

  • Attorney positions: Requires a J.D. degree and, in many cases, bar membership in good standing.
  • Paralegal specialist positions: Requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in legal work.
  • Entry-level attorney positions: Recent law school graduates can apply for positions through the federal government’s excepted service programs or state government agencies.

To succeed in these roles, having a solid legal foundation, an understanding of governmental structures, and knowledge of the specific requirements outlined in each vacancy announcement is essential.

 

Application & Hiring Process

Applying for government legal jobs requires following a formal process. The federal government and many state agencies use USAJOBS to list available positions, while other agencies might have their career portals. Understanding how to navigate these systems is essential for securing a position.

The typical application process includes:

  1. Finding job listings: Check USAJOBS or individual agency websites such as the Department of Justice or the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  2. Submitting an application: Most applications require a resume, cover letter, and writing samples demonstrating legal expertise.
  3. Meeting qualifications: Each vacancy announcement lists the required qualifications, including specific legal experience, educational background, or bar status.
  4. Screening process: Many agencies conduct interviews and thorough background checks as part of their hiring process.
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Applicants should pay close attention to the specific criteria in the job announcements to ensure their application materials are tailored to the role.

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Benefits of Government Legal Careers

One of the main attractions of government legal careers is the stability and long-term benefits they provide. These positions offer not only competitive salaries but also excellent job security. Furthermore, government employees often enjoy comprehensive healthcare plans, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

The benefits include:

  • Job security: Government positions offer reliable and stable employment.
  • Professional growth: Opportunities for advancement and specialized training are often available, allowing attorneys to develop expertise in particular legal areas.
  • Public service: Contributing to the justice system and working on impactful cases can be deeply fulfilling for those passionate about the law.

Many attorneys in government roles find the combination of career growth and public service an ideal mix for long-term professional satisfaction.

Specialized Government Legal Roles

Government legal jobs are not limited to general practice; they often involve specialization in specific legal fields. Attorneys working for government agencies can focus on environmental law, national security, labor law, or government contracts.

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Specialized roles include:

  • General Counsel: Provides legal advice to government agencies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Attorneys in niche fields: These roles include legal professionals working on intellectual property, government contracts, and public policy issues.
  • Paralegal specialists: Support attorneys in legal research, document preparation, and case management tasks.

Such roles allow attorneys to dive deep into specific legal areas while contributing to government policies and regulations.

 

Finding Government Legal Jobs

For those interested in government legal careers, several resources can assist with job searches:

  • USAJOBS: This platform comprehensively lists federal government job openings, including legal positions.
  • Agency websites: Federal agencies like the Department of Justice and state government websites regularly post job opportunities.
  • Networking: Connecting with current or former government attorneys can open doors to hidden opportunities and provide valuable insights into the application process.

These resources can help streamline the search for government legal positions and increase the chances of landing a role that fits your expertise.

 

Resources for Government Legal Job Seekers

Several professional organizations and resources provide guidance and support for those seeking government legal jobs:

  • American Bar Association (ABA): Offers tools and advice for law students and recent graduates looking to enter public service law.
  • National Association of Law Placement (NALP): Provides job listings and career guidance for government and public interest legal positions.
  • Government agency websites: Many agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice, offer career resources for aspiring government attorneys.
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These resources can help candidates navigate the complexities of the government hiring process and build successful careers in public service law.

 

Tips for Success in Government Legal Careers

To excel in government legal jobs, consider the following strategies:

  • Strengthen research and writing skills: These are crucial for success in government attorney positions.
  • Develop expertise in a niche area: Specialization in areas like environmental law or government contracts can boost your career prospects.
  • Network with professionals: Building relationships with government legal professionals can provide valuable career insights and opportunities.

Aspiring government attorneys can position themselves for success and growth within the public sector by focusing on these areas.

 

Conclusion

Government legal jobs offer many opportunities for law students, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals. With roles available at federal and state levels, government agencies provide meaningful career paths that allow legal professionals to develop specialized knowledge, serve the public, and contribute to the justice system. By understanding the requirements, application process, and available resources, you can successfully navigate your way to a rewarding career in government law.

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