About Job
The RCRP program is a program directed to assist inmates in their reintegration to their communities. The Inmates participants, (IP), are involved with the legal system and they live in our residental facilities.
The RCRP counselor, The job duties include the provision of counseling services to clients involved with the Department of Corrections in our residential setting,
provides individual and group counseling along with case management and discharge planning.
The counselor will be part of a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans as well as interventions to assist clients to reintegrate to the communities and their families.
Contact with referral sources, employers and the legal system would be required to assist the IP in their recovery.
High School diploma, a college degree preferred. Able to read and write in English, (biingual positions available) . Computer literacy required to operate email, SecureManage System, internet, MS word and office and Agency operational software. The experience in this position will enable the candidate to obtain the necessary experience to obtain the CADC and or LCADC credentials.The candidate must enroll in the substance abuse education program to complete education requirements for CADC or LCADC. A minimum of one year working experience in a licensed substance abuse program as a treatment associate, support staff or comparable position.
Capable of working effectively in a self-directed role, able to multi-task and problem-solve. Each job responsibility and competency measurement include the following requirements: the ability to coordinate work of others, able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks while dealing with clients, able to appropriately manage clients’ behaviors and motivate them to follow treatment protocols and schedules. Ability to work independently and under supervision, Ability to communicate effectively with all IP from adult age to geriatric, co-workers, individually and in group setting. Telephone etiquette.
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