Counselor I

General Summary:
Performs work as a substance abuse counselor and provides client services, such as, but not limited to, assessments, group and/or individual counseling sessions, whenever needed.

This is a full-time position. Forty hours per week.

Essential Duties:
Staffs referrals and cases regarding in-house services with community supervision officers and treatment team on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriateness of referrals, quality of services, and continuity of care.  Maintains regular, ongoing contact with departmental staff regarding status of client participation in services and makes appropriate treatment recommendations as needed.
Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision   
Received:   
Given:   

Education   
Required: High school diploma or its equivalent. Knowledge of computers and standard office practices and procedures.  
Preferred: Bilingual.  

Experience   
Required:   
Preferred: Two years of prior probation or criminal justice experience is desired.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations   
Required: LCDC
Preferred: 

Physical Demands   
Typical: All jobs in this department require at a minimum: prolonged periods of sitting; movement from one part of the building to another.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities   
Typical: Ability to communicate and understand verbal communication; ability to visually observe offenders; ability to read and communicate the written word; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, busy environment; availability for work; and, ability to operate basic office equipment.  Employees must have adequate typing skills.

Work Environment   
Typical: Employees have face-to-face contact with persons charged with and/or convicted of criminal offenses. Employees are expected to routinely demonstrate integrity and a positive work ethic.  We subscribe to a Code of Ethics that must be followed, along with standardized policies and procedures, as well as directives from the Department Director, Deputy Administrator, and Supervisors.