FEMALE COUNSELOR AIDE – GROUP HOME CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

FEMALE COUNSELOR AIDE – GROUP HOME

CHEMICAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

Open: March 26, 2015

Closing: April 17, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.

Primary Function:

Assist in the care and guidance of adolescents as described below. Reports to the Supervisor of Group Home, full-time position w/benefits, salary; $9.50 hrly (.50 increase after successful completion of 90-day probationary period).

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• 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 and leisure time 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;

• Abide by and maintain confidentiality rules and regulations.

• Refrain from mood-altering chemicals

• Mandatory participation in alcohol/drug testing when called upon.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a High School graduate or have a GED;

• Have knowledge of 12-step AA program.

• Must have at least one (1) year sobriety;

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

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

Preferred:

• Rules 25 Assessor;

• At least one (1) year counseling experience;

• Knowledge of the DAANES Forms.

To Apply: Chemical Health Applications (resumes w/ application) are accepted at Human Resources Department - P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 - (218) 679-1847.

Applications are also available at Chemical Health Programs.