Education and Experience
Required:
- High school Diploma or its equivalent; and must be certified as an AOD counselor, with a certification recognized by DHCS
- Must also have a minimum of one (1) year experience providing SUDT services to an offender population
- Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population
- Ability to express empathy and compassion and communicate honestly by providing feedback for negative as well as positive behaviors
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications
- Knowledge of Clinical documentation, Electronic (treatment plans, progress notes etc.)
- Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency
Knowledge
- Culturally competent and able to work with a diverse population
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications
- Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency
Skills and Abilities
Required:
- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
- Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility and reliability are imperative
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Action oriented
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities
- Outstanding ability to follow-through with tasks
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of interdisciplinary team and independently assume responsibility
- Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed
- Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization including working with organization leadership and high-level representatives of partner organizations
- Able to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities
Desired:
- Knowledge of co-occurring disorders and trauma informed treatment
- Knowledge of Clinical documentation (treatment plans, progress notes etc.)
- Specialized knowledge such as: mental health issues, life skills, vocational training, anger management, incest, criminal behavior, rape crisis, grief, etc.
- Knowledge of the TC milieu, 12-step philosophy, or other approaches to recovery
- A second language (particularly Spanish)
- Familiarity with penal codes and the criminal justice system and experience working with criminal justice population
Background Clearance
Required:
- Must not be on active parole or probation
- Ability to receive and maintain CDCR clearance
