SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST

Job Posting

Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Substance Abuse Specialist. Incumbents provide services to adults and families affected by substance abuse disorder and / or identified as at risk for substance abuse and dependence. Responsibilities include assessing client needs; providing substance abuse education; providing individual, group, and family counseling for substance use disorders; referring clients to community resources; case management services; and performing related work as required.

Substance Abuse Specialists may be required to work shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays. As a condition of employment, some departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a background investigation. These investigations include employment / credit histories, verification of education, arrest / criminal records, drug / alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Salary : $53,430.00 - $68,198.00 annually.

Location : Fresno County, CA.

Job Type : Permanent.

Job Number : 25-0056.

Department : Behavioral Health.

Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025.

Closing Date : Continuous.

How to apply : Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / Applications / Index / fresnoca.

Please note : It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

Required application materials :

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include : all education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, a valid driver's license number, a copy of your valid AOD Counselor certificate, or if applicable, a copy of your valid professional license, is required.
• A copy of your transcripts that verify possession of the required education; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note : Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

Selection process : Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Reasonable accommodations : Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable 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. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal employment opportunity employer : The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.