CISP Substance Abuse Counselor

CISP Substance Abuse Counselor Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $50,918 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Passenger vehicle Word processing Computer literacy Writing skills Driver's License Personal transportation assistance Working with youth Office record organization Full Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:

CISP Substance Abuse Counselor Classification:

Professional Location:

Juvenile Court - Family Law Center 440 Ross Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Job Status:

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Salary:

$50,918 annually

SUMMARY:

This is a professional level position assigned to the Community Intensive Supervision Project (CISP) of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division, Juvenile Section. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing direct drug and alcohol intervention services to youth placed in the Community Intensive Supervision Program, ensuring that substance abuse prevention services are made available to the public and transporting youth or family members as required. This individual's responsibilities require initiative, excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and well-honed interpersonal skills to accomplish assignments. This individual is expected to work independently within the responsibilities of the position, under general supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must have achieved and possess an educational level of completion of a master's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing with a clinical specialty in the human services and (2) years of clinical and/or relevant experience in a drug and alcohol setting. Drug and alcohol education Counseling experience Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Must be able to work effectively and maintain professional boundaries with delinquent male youth General computer proficiency, Word/Excel competence Ability to work varying shifts, mostly evening hours, including weekends Range of hearing/vision sufficient to maintain daily record keeping under fast paced office condition Ability to listen to and clearly communicate with clients, coworkers, and various other parties Must be able to make professional judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations Must be able to grasp and apply new ideas Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks Must be able to transport self/clients and travel between office sites and to various locations throughout the county, i.e., schools, community-based agencies, drug & alcohol placements, community sites, training sites, etc., as required. Must be able to deal with stress associated with position/environment

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

: PA Child Abuse HistoryClearance, Criminal Records Clearance and FBI Clearance

LICENSERE QUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, the use of an automobile during working hours and proof of valid car insurance required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to drive - MUST possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and insurance Oral and written communication skills Ability to document using the computer systems Ability to report to work on a consistent basis to ensure efficient operation of policies, procedures and protocols Facilitating intervention group with CISP youth Facilitating parent education groups with CISP parents Conducting individual/group counseling with CISP youth Assessing youth/family according to CISP established guidelines and procedures Conducting drug and alcohol related intervention groups Conducting family interventions in conjunction with the CISP case manager Conducting group sessions with CISP youth that address substance abuse issues on three levels CISP youth; the youth's family; the youth's neighborhood Conducting prevention activities in the community and document Participating in the development of drug/alcohol intervention strategies and new programming Participating in the development of individual action plans Attending training/workshops as directed Providing CISP center coverage when required Maintain youth treatment files Maintain drug treatment supplies Maintain monthly drug testing statistics Interpret drug and alcohol results and provide technical feedback Completing additional assignments in a timely and accurate manner Assisting/substituting in other areas as needed

BENEFITS

Standard health and fringe benefit plans available. This includes health; dental; life, accident and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. Copies of college transcripts are required with the application and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. If you have additional documents that can't be uploaded, please mail or fax them to the address below. You may also complete an application at the address below on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:00 am - 11:00 or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Family Division, Juvenile Section Juvenile Probation Administration Family Law Center, 2nd Floor-Suite 2001 550 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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