Substance Use Disorder Counselor Program Supervisor-ABC Traffic
Listed compensation
$17-$20/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location: Anaheim CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you a strong leader with a passion for helping others and ensuring programs run smoothly? ABC Traffic Programs is seeking a dedicated Program Supervisor to oversee office operations, staff management, and client services in compliance with State and County regulations.
As a Program Supervisor, you will:
- Lead and support office staff, ensuring high-quality program operations.
- Oversee compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 9, and Health & Safety Code.
- Manage client services, case management, group counseling, and educational sessions.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff while fostering a professional and supportive environment.
- Monitor office performance, submit reports, and collaborate with Corporate Management to improve outcomes.
- Represent ABC Traffic Programs with professionalism when working with courts, clients, and community partners.
What We’RE Looking For
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
- Experience in alcohol and drug treatment or recovery services (required).
- Active Registration/Certification as SUDC (required).
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience (preferred but not required)
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office systems.
- You will be scheduled for full-time hours within business hours, but must be available during all business hours (Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–7:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM), when mandatory overtime is needed to ensure full office coverage.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment.
- On-the-job training provided.
- Competitive pay, based on experience and education.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand as needed; occasional bending or kneeling.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the platform.
Alternately, you may submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@abctraffic.com with the subject line: Program Supervisor Application – [Your Name].
Key Responsibilities
The Program Supervisor will oversee office operations, staff management, and client services while ensuring compliance with state and county regulations. They are responsible for leading staff, managing group counseling sessions, and collaborating with corporate management to improve program outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish and hold an active Registration or Certification as an SUDC. Experience in alcohol and drug treatment or recovery services is required, with supervisory experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 16% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $35k–$42k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $60k (middle half $56k–$65k)108 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$35k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in California | 1,070 active | 13,581 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 16% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor Program Supervisor-ABC Traffic at Confidential Employer a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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- No call
- No weekends
About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Anaheim
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $914k
- Typical market rent
- $2,755/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.