Primary Function

Assist counseling staff in implementing therapy assignments, charting behavioral observations and facilitating recovery support groups by performing the following duties.

SCOPE OF WORK

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

Engage and motivate criminal justice participants in a supportive role both one-on-one and in groups to help them accomplish service plan goals
Provide case management and community outreach to monitor participants in an outpatient setting
Facilitate Recovery Support and Life Skills groups to criminal justice offenders
Transport participants to appointments and pro-social activities
Participate in treatment team meetings and work with the team in coordinating pro-social activities for participants
Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings.
Document participant activities and monthly progress summaries
Perform tasks to meet Department of Corrections contractual requirements for the program
Provide administrative support as required.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

Maintain client rights as defined by DCF.
Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct and confidentiality.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.
Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.
Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.
Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.
The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.
The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.
The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.
The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

Education Requirements

High School/ Undergraduate Degree Preferred

Certification/License Requirements

Current Valid Florida Drivers License

Special Requirements

Level II Background ? DOC Clearance ? DOT Physical ? DMV Clearance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must occasionally work outside

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