Substance Abuse Counselor 1 - Sheriff's Office

Job Description and Requirements:

• Definition:

Under direction of Supervising Counselor Penal Institution, does field and office work to provide intake, outreach and aftercare counseling services; as well as other related duties as required. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. or as approved by the Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in the development of preliminary treatment and rehabilitation plans

Alone or in a team, participates in interviews with clients

Participates in case, diagnostic and progress conferences

Investigates and verifies pertinent facts and information necessary for an effective treatment plan

Attends and takes part in conferences, training institutes, and meetings concerned with programs and activities of the unit

Develops working relationships with involved agencies such as welfare departments, the police, courts, probation and parole officers, schools, clinics, hospitals, physicians, lawyers, clergy and employers. Assists with discharge planning

Assists in referred inmates with in-patient placement according to policies and procedures. Demonstrates proficiency with all aspects of the referral process

Maintains an assigned caseload of clients and provides necessary group or individual counseling

Plans and conducts informal group discussions and classes designed to encourage participation, within the bounds of the discipline and with a view toward the development of positive attitudes, cooperative relationships, and social reeducation and adjustments

Plans and conducts formal group discussions on a variety of subjects

Develops appropriate curricula on Substance Abuse, Dependency and related topics

Assists with group and recreational activities of the program and stimulates interest in and cooperation with social and educational programs

Provides personal counsel to individual inmates on problems relation to social behavior, personal relationships addiction

Performs other duties during emergencies as required

Prepares reports and routine correspondence

Maintains records and files. Within the team, maintains adequate inventory of class handouts and materials

Meets deadlines, prepares necessary reports

Assists with maintaining the general cleanliness and orderliness of the work area

Properly cares for and operates all machines and equipment, including but not limited to computer terminals, telephones, photocopiers, fascimile and shredder

Assures all deadlines are met

Assists with on the job training for any new employees and interns assigned to the Substance Abuse Unit

Please be advised that all Monmouth County positions are on-site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

How to apply:

• Individuals will only be considered if they possess the minimum requirements listed above.

• All applicants: In order to be considered for a job opening, an Application for Employment must be completed for each position. Resumes may be attached but are not considered as substitution for a fully completed job application form. mc-humanresources@co.monmouth.nj.us

• Mail: Completed applications referencing the job title code on the application to: County of Monmouth, Human Resources Department, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

• Phone: To request a Job Application be mailed to you, call 732-431-7300

• In Person: Monday

• Friday 8:30 am

• 4:30 pm

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