Alto DUI Program Counselor
Company: Encompass Community Services
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us: At Encompass Community Services we provide our
community with a wide range of services related to family & social
well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing
and more. Every day through these services we work to make health,
education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz
County. For more than 40 years our work has touched generations by
helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships,
restore their health and regain dignity. Summary: We are currently
recruiting for a Counselor II in Alto’s Drinking Driver Program in
Santa Cruz and Watsonville. The Drinking Driver Program is a great
place to develop psychoeducational and group facilitation skills
while working a flexible schedule. This permanent position is
benefits eligible working 32 hours per week. We currently provide
group counseling sessions and educational sessions for Wet
Reckless, First Offense and Multiple Offense DUI programs. Clients
participate in our classes to work towards regaining their driver’s
license. We provide services in English and Spanish and staff work
across both North and South County offices. Additionally, most
staff shifts occur M-Fri from 12 or later due to accommodating
client schedules. If you are an applicant that needs to be
available for other needs during the day but need to work late
afternoons or evenings, this position may be a good fit for you!
Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct 1-2 hour psychoeducational
counseling or education groups using the Drinking Driver Program
curriculum and other evidenced 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 to be handed out, Ensure
sign-in rosters are prepared, extra LOA and Progress Note forms on
hand, Prepare group room (seating arrangements, lighting, heating,
A/C, etc.) Monitor clients to ensure they are complying to 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 Active
registration number as a drug and alcohol counselor with a DHCS
approved counseling organization (CCAPP, CADTP) (proof of
registration will be required upon hire) Certified Drug and Alcohol
Counselor preferred High school diploma or GED, some college in
health and human services or addiction studies preferred (proof of
education will be required upon hire) A minimum of 1 year of
full-time experience (or 2080 hours) in Drug and Alcohol
Counseling, preferably working in a counseling or treatment setting
with clients struggling with substance use, mental health, and
criminal justice system involvement Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Applicant must have active driver’s license and the ability to
drive to and from the offices in Watsonville and Santa Cruz.
Candidate must be able to work in a telehealth setting (have a
confidential space) and in an office setting during COVID-19 Strong
time management and organizational skills Strong writing skills
Women, candidates of color, LGBTQIA identifying, and/or individuals
with lived experience of behavioral health systems are highly
encouraged to apply. Wages & Benefits: We prioritize the well-being
of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive
health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time
employees medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of
mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional
care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic,
embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values
of care and compassion. Our team’s future matters just as much as
the present. That’s why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan,
providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize
the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive
package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid
holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time
positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility.
Encompass Community Services is committed to racial equity and
standing against any kind of discrimination. We believe in having a
diverse workforce that is representative of the many communities we
serve. We strongly value providing equal opportunities for our
employees, such as providing the training and education needed to
excel in this and other positions. Our agency recognizes the value
of racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and strives
towards the overarching goal of ensuring that all services promote
healing, and integrate the values and standards of providing
culturally informed services.
Keywords: Encompass Community Services, San Francisco , Alto DUI Program Counselor, Healthcare , Watsonville, California
