Alcohol and Drug Counselor I- Correctional Facility

Transcription

1 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Alcohol and Drug Counselor I- Correctional Facility An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY $3, $4, Monthly $42, $51, Annually OPENING DATE: 03/20/14 CLOSING DATE: 04/17/14 Recruitment # We are accepting applications to establish one list that will be used to fill vacancies at All Locations (separate lists for different locations will not be established). Therefore, applicants must check they are willing to initially accept a position at All Locations on the application and be willing to accept assignments at any location. NOTE: Candidates may be appointed at the I or II level, depending on the candidate s qualifications and the needs of the department. The salary at the II level is $4,093 - $4,997 Monthly. POSITION: Under immediate supervision, provides alcohol and drug abuse counseling and treatment services to inmates in custody at the County Jail; performs other related duties as required. Mission Statement: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff s Treatment Program (STP) is designed to guide inmates/clients in the direction of establishing a Foundation in Recovery and reduce their recidivism in the Criminal Justice System. Goal: Our goal is to provide a supportive and intensive inpatient-treatment atmosphere in which clients can begin their hard work and growth, substance free. Sheriff s Treatment Program: The STP Program is designed to accommodate inmates of different needs. Because of this wide range of time served by specific inmates, the program is designed to address their needs with a day inpatient treatment track. The following are current components of STP that have flexibility of acquiring new components as the client population changes. 1. Intake and Assessment 2. Individual Counseling 3. Anger Management Classes 4. Relapse Prevention Education 5. Release and Reintegration 6. Drug and Alcohol Education 7. Connections- Shame Resistance 8. Thinking for a Change 9. Grief Recovery Groups 10. AA/NA Meetings 11. After Care/Follow up (Annual STP BBQ during National Recovery Month and ongoing Monthly BBQs)

2 Automatic Disqualifiers: Currently on Probation or Parole; Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on the type, number, severity, and frequency; Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime; Recent drug use; failure to reveal prior use will be disqualifying; History of domestic violence; The Ideal Candidate will possess: Dedication Good communication & writing skills Ability to adapt to situations quickly Re-entry philosophy Relate to inmates non judgmentally Open mindedness EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 1. Conducts initial intake interview in order to assess the inmate s problem and need for treatment and/or referral services. 2. Provides individual and group counseling to educate and assist inmates in recognizing and understanding the nature of the problem, to assess the need for treatment, and to evaluate progress. 3. Organizes in-house meetings, activities, and workshops with representatives from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other treatment programs to facilitate the recovery of inmates and to provide information regarding available services and programs; makes presentations before community groups regarding the program. 4. Develops and implements individualized treatment and recovery plans; makes referrals for County health services when warranted by inmate s status or behavior; confers with probation, parole, and other law enforcement agencies to determine inmate s legal status and/or develop appropriate discharge plans; consults with representatives from community treatment programs and recovery facilities to determine the appropriate placement of inmates and to ensure continuity of care after release from custody. 5. Writes reports and summaries to document findings, recommendations, and inmate progress; completes forms and maintains client records and charts according to established procedures, guidelines, and legal requirements. 6. Participates in case conferences with other health care professionals in order to discuss client care and progress; attends departmental staff meetings to report on inmate safety, morale, and custody operations.

3 7. Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current alcohol and drug issues, treatment modalities, and services available. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 1. Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework in alcohol and drug abuse issues and counseling; or, 2. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of: the issues and trends in alcohol and drug abuse; symptoms and behavior patterns of chemically dependent and co-dependent individuals; laws and regulations governing alcohol and drug abuse; co-occurring alcohol and other drug conditions; case management practices; assessment and treatment plans; and counseling and interviewing techniques. Ability to: learn and explain the Federal and State laws and regulations regarding clients rights in a rehabilitation program; learn the operations, policies, and procedures regulating a County jail; interact effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds; exercise tact and independent judgment; speak before groups; gather, document, evaluate, and interpret data; draw logical conclusions and make recommendations; prepare and maintain client records and reports; maintain client confidentiality; and determine inmate treatment needs and make appropriate referrals to other departments/agencies. Additional Requirements: Applicants are not required to be registered to obtain Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AOD) certification at time of application; however, selectees must register to obtain AOD certification (pursuant to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Counselor Certification standards) upon appointment and obtain certification within five years as a condition of continued employment. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver s License is required at the time of appointment. Desirable Qualifications: Experience providing alcohol and drug abuse counseling to adult offenders in a locked facility. Additional Information: Incumbents work in a locked facility with hostile and/or aggressive individuals convicted of crimes, including violent crimes. Incumbents may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. SELECTION PROCESS: 1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards. 2. Computerized Competency Assessment:. Candidates will be notified by with instructions on obtaining and taking the computerized competency assessment. All candidates must complete the assessment in order to advance to the next step in the selection process. 3. Interpersonal Communication Assessment: Candidates will be notified by with instructions on obtaining and taking computerized Interpersonal Communication assessment. Candidates must pass the assessment in order to advance to the next step in the selection process. 4. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): Candidates will be ed a notice to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the

4 selection process. Candidates, who successfully pass the PHQ, will be invited to the next step in the selection process. 5. Jail Tour: Candidates will be invited to a tour of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Correctional Facility. The tour is requirement and will take approximately 2 hours. Candidates are required to sign a Tour Waiver Release prior to participation. Jail Tours will be conducted on June 3rd and June 5th. 6. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven qualified applicants. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. Candidates are encouraged to provide their address on their application to enable the Human Resources Department to communicate more quickly with them via regarding the status of their application and the recruitment process. Recruitment notifications will be communicated through and it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any s from the County are not spammed. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicant s address to a third party. NOTE: Veteran s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran s preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran s Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the jail tour date, or attached a copy to your online application and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score. Appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period. Background Check: Employment in this class requires successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph. BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website: APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Deadline is 5 p.m. on April 17, 2014; postmarks not accepted. Online application and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at To Apply: click on the open recruitment and then click on Apply w in the top right corner of the job posting. Paper applications can be obtained and are accepted ONLY at our Santa Barbara location: County of Santa Barbara Human Resources Department 1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA :00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday Applicants may use county computers at Workforce Resource Centers to submit an application online or

5 to complete online assessments: (paper applications are NOT accepted at these centers): Workforce Resource Center in Santa Maria 1410 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA (805) Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday Workforce Resource Center in Santa Barbara 130 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA (805) Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday If you have any recruitment questions, please Colleen Raper at [email protected]. The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified men and women of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.

6 Applicant s Name: Alcohol and Drug Counselor I- Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. I understand, as part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental checklist. My supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to determine if I meet the employment standards for the position. Supplemental Questions #13-20 will be scored based on my response. If your responses are unclear on any of the questions, you may be disqualified from the recruitment process. Formal protests of supplemental questionnaire content must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department within three (3) working days after the recruitment closing date, and are limited to the following: that the knowledge, skills, or abilities tested are not required for the job; and/or there are substantial errors in the questions. Formal protests of supplemental questionnaire exam procedures must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department during the first five (5) working days immediately following the date notices of exam results were sent to candidates. Procedural protests are limited to the following: that irregularity (noncompliance with Civil Services Rules, applicable laws, etc.), bias, or fraud occurred in some aspect of the examination procedure. * 2. Employment standards requires completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college coursework in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues and/or Counseling. You must thoroughly complete this question and attach transcripts as proof of completed coursework or you will be disqualified for an incomplete questionnaire. Please list college coursework which includes: A) Name of course; B) # of units; C) Quarter or semester units. * 3. I understand a Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. * 4. Are you willing to accept a position and work in All Locations of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office? NOTE: You must check the All Locations box when completing the online application. Failure to do so will exclude you from consideration of this position.

7 * 5. Are you willing to undergo a polygraph exam? * 6. Are you willing to undergo a thorough investigation of your background? * 7. Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime? * 8. Are you willing to work in a locked facility to conduct a one-on-one counseling session? * 9. Are you willing to work in an Inmate House Unit, with no other staff inside, for up to 3-4 hours a day? * 10. Are you willing to facilitate groups of inmates with hostile and/or aggressive individuals convicted of crimes which may include violent crimes? * 11. Do you have the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds? * 12. I understand and acknowledge the following requirement for the position, candidates are not required to be registered to obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AOD) certification at time of application; however incumbents must register to obtain their AOD certification (pursuant to the California Department Alcohol and Drug Programs' Counselor Certification standards) upon appointment and obtain certification within five (5) years from the date of registration as a condition of continued employment. (Licensed Professionals may be excluded from this requirement) t Applicable - Licensed Professional

8 * 13. Do you possess a valid Alcohol Drug Counselor AOD certification? (If no, please skip Question #14) In progress 14. Please indicate which association you earned your certification, or are registered with, or currently attending to earn a State of California AOD certification. (Verification will be conducted) CAARR- California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources CAADE- California Association for Alcohol/ Drug Educators CAADAC- California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors CADDTP- California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs AAHCPAD- American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders IACC-Indian Alcoholism Commission of California, Inc. Breining Institute 15. Which describes your level of education: Master's degree in Alcohol & Drug Counselor/Specialist Master's degree in a related field Bachelor's degree in Alcohol & Drug Counselor/Specialist Bachelor's degree in a related field Associate's degree in Alcohol & Drug Counselor/Specialist Associate's degree in a related field In process of earning an Associate's degree in Alcohol & Drug Counselor 16. If you are a Licensed Professional, please select the license you possess: If not applicable, please skip this question. LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker MFT- Marriage and Family Therapist Psychologist Physician CSW-Clinical Social Worker Other * 17. Based on the coursework you have completed in the Alcohol and Drug or Counseling field, please describe your knowledge and/or experience specifically to the current issues and trends in alcohol and drug abuse. Please be specific in identifying the steps/actions/models that are used in an alcohol drug treatment program.

9 * 18. When using case management practices related to Alcohol and Drug Abuse issues or Counseling, please describe what key functions you consider or identify when screening or assessing an individual? * 19. Based on the coursework you have completed and/or experience, please describe your knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques. Please list varies types of techniques that are used in Alcohol and Drug Abuse or Counseling program. 20. Please describe any work or intern experience you may possess providing Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling in any of the following: A. Adult offenders in a jail or locked facility B. Adults or juveniles in a residential treatment facility C. Adults or juveniles in a non-residential treatment facility D. Individuals and/or group counseling If no experience, please answer, "t Applicable". * Required Question