On-Call Drug Counselor Aide Job at Alachua County, FL
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of two years of college-level course work (approximately 60 semester hours); or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must satisfactorily complete local, state and national criminal history and fingerprint checks.
Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment or upon assignment which requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years. This is a Level One certification.
Must successfully obtain the FDLE Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification within 6 months of employment or upon assignment which requires access to the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; re-certification required every two years. This is a Level One certification.
Position Summary
This is para-professional work, assisting professional counselors in a residential substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation facility under the direction and responsibility of the Alachua County Department of Court Services.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for maintaining accurate records on residents and documenting any difficulties encountered in dealing with clients.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for maintaining accurate records on residents and documenting any difficulties encountered in dealing with clients.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification may be required to report to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Prepares reports, forms and documents as directed by supervisor.
Performs head counts during work shift at varying intervals of no more than one hour.
Refers clients to applicable support services as required.
Reviews forms and reports for accuracy and timely receipt.
Maintains client records and helps with other clerical/record keeping duties as necessary.
Serves as night facility manager as required.
Maintains partial caseload at the discretion of and under the supervision of a higher level professional supervisor.
Participates in group counseling sessions and assists counselors with clerical duties and patient observation.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
Participates in group counseling sessions and assists counselors with clerical duties and patient observation.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the behavior and needs of substance abusers in a rehabilitation facility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize, identify and respond to manipulative behavior effectively.
Ability to learn the principles and practices of counseling, and the applicable laws, rules and regulations related to providing client services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the behavior and needs of substance abusers in a rehabilitation facility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize, identify and respond to manipulative behavior effectively.
Ability to learn the principles and practices of counseling, and the applicable laws, rules and regulations related to providing client services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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