MALE COUNSELOR – GROUP HOME CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MALE COUNSELOR – GROUP HOME

CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

Open: February 7, 2018 – UNTIL FILLED.

Primary Function:

Provide care and guidance of adolescents as described below. Reports to the Supervisor of Red Lake Group Home, full-time position with benefits, salary; DOQ.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Maintain an active caseload and update current client files; responsible for recording and reporting all encounters with clients

• Conduct client intake and assist in orientation of new clients

• Assist in the care and guidance along with supervision of adolescents placed in the facility under a treatment plan

• Transports, assists, and participates with implementation of recreational activities

• Maintain various logs, point sheets, and other daily records as required

• Write reports on assigned court ordered placements and forward to appropriate personnel

• Mandatory participation in workshop/training

• Provide counseling on an individual and/or group basis to assigned clients/residents

• Able to respond to referrals made by other social services agencies

• Work rotating shifts and weekends

• On call 24-hours a day, seven days a week

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients at all times pursuant to 42 US Code Section 290dd-2

• Refrain from mood-altering chemicals

• Mandatory participation in alcohol/drug testing when called upon

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have at least one (1) year sobriety

• Must be a High School graduate or have a GED

• Have knowledge of 12-step AA program

• Must possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test

• Must have at least one (1) year counseling experience

• Must be a Rules 25 Assessor

• Knowledge of the DAANES forms

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.