Bilingual Adolescent SUD Counselor/Case Manager Spanish/English

Bilingual Adolescent SUD Counselor / Case Manager (Spanish/English) Mission District, San Francisco, CA | $31.00–$33.00/hr | Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM

About the Role

We're looking for a bilingual Substance Use Case Manager to support youth ages 12 to 24 experiencing substance use challenges, trauma, and instability in San Francisco's Mission District. This is a community-based, recovery-oriented position serving primarily Latinx youth and families, including those involved in the juvenile justice system or impacted by community violence, gang involvement, or co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

Caseloads are intentionally manageable, with consistent supervision and a collaborative team behind you.

What You'll Do

• Provide recovery-oriented case management and supportive substance use services
• Conduct SUD screenings and intake assessments using standardized tools (SBIRT)
• Deliver brief interventions using motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches
• Apply harm reduction strategies to support engagement and safer decision-making
• Develop service plans and complete ongoing progress check-ins
• Connect youth to behavioral health treatment, education, job training, housing, and medical services
• Co-facilitate recovery, harm reduction, and wellness groups
• Conduct outreach in home, school, and community settings
• Maintain timely documentation in electronic systems
• Collaborate with clinicians, probation, schools, and community partners

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish and English, spoken and written (required)
• 2 or more years of case management experience with youth ages 12 to 24
• 2 or more years in substance use or recovery services
• Experience with SBIRT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction
• Experience working with Latinx communities
• Experience with justice-involved youth or youth impacted by community violence
• Experience with co-occurring behavioral health conditions or disabilities
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $31.00 to $33.00 per hour (DOE), approximately $64,000 to $69,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick time
• Professional development funding
• Ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship
• Clear pathways for advancement

Why This Role

No evenings, no weekends. Predictable Monday through Friday schedule, competitive pay, and a mission-driven team with deep roots in the communities you'll serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you Bilingual English/Spanish?
• Which of the following have you used in your work? SUD screenings or assessments (e.g., SBIRT), Brief interventions or motivational interviewing, Harm reduction approaches? Please describe.
• How many years of experience do you have working with youth or young adults ages 12–24?
• How many years of experience do you have providing substance use (SUD) or recovery services?
• How many years of case management experience do you have?

Work Location: In person