Job Description
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4522449) Apply SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS Salary $51,379.68 - $65,591.04 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH5884C-EA Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 01/14/2025 Description Benefits Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATE Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.,Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER PH5884C-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recentlydeclared a local state of emergency for homelessness (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf) , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Substance Abuse Counselor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pa