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Position Description

This is a Non-Civil Service position located with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.

Within the alternative sentencing program, counselors provide individual and group counseling services pertaining to drug/alcohol, domestic violence, additional classes as well as case management to clients. Performs related duties as required.

If you have any questions about this position please contact DCSO HR at 615-862-8170.

Typical Duties

Provides individual client counseling services

Completes evaluation of prospective clients for admission into treatment
Meets with clients to develop treatment plan
Completes continuing care plan with client to set post-treatment goals
Counsels clients for crisis situations as needed
Completes discharge summaries to document client’s progress while in programming.
Reports status to the courts as it relates to inmate compliance

Facilitates group treatment activities

Lectures clients on treatment and domestic violence related issues
Facilitates group discussions about treatment-related issues
Conducts aftercare meetings for clients who have graduated treatment program
Develops ideas for individual programming plans

Provides case management for clients

Checks client information (e.g., court date & account balance) on computer
Assists clients in completing forms
Updates and audits files to document case management functions provided to the client
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of domestic violence trends, statistics, and best practices
Educate clients on domestic violence prevention, intervention strategies, and awareness
Establish and foster relationships with organizations, agencies, and community groups to share resources and collaborate on combating domestic violence
Adjust working hours flexibly to meet the needs of programs
Other duties as required

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This is a non-supervisory classification.

This classification receives general supervision from a program manager, who monitors and assigns caseloads and provides assistance with any unusual or exceptionally difficult problems or circumstances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This classification works primarily in a non-correctional setting. There may be times the employee will have to cover classes within the jail setting. This will not exceed more than 50 percent of the employee’s workweek. Working directly with the client population on a daily basis may result in exposure to unruly individuals. The environment is an office setting under generally favorable working conditions that involves the everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

While this job is predominantly sedentary, tasks may require some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years counseling experience.

Maintains requirement for individual certification or licensure

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to DCSO Human Resources 615-862-8170.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.