Male Counselor - Red Lake Chemical Health Programs

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Male Counselor

Chemical Health Programs

Red Lake Group Home

Redby, MN 56670

(218) 679-3868

Open: January 23rd, 2012

Closes: Friday February 17th, 2012

Primary Function:

Provide care and guidance of adolescents as described below. Full-time position w/ benefits, salary $9/hr w/ .50 increase after successful completion of 90-day probationary period; reports to the Supervisor of Red Lake Group Home.

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.

Preferred:

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

• Must be a Rules 25 Assessor;

• Knowledge of the DAANES forms.

To Apply: CHEMICAL HEALTH applications (resumes w/ application) are accepted at Red Lake Human Resources Department - P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 - (218) 679-3341 x 1040 * (218) 679-4176 Fax