Alcohol & Drug Counselor III

Full-time
Big Lake, MN

Fond du Lac Band is one of six Chippewa Indian Bands

Posted On: Oct-21-2020
Status: This Job is Closed
Non-Exempt:
Yes
Details
Title: Alcohol & Drug Counselor III, Full Time
Location: FDL Human Services-Mpls
Supervisor: Program Supervisor
Closing Date: October 23, 2020
Salary: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

 

General Summary:

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) III will provide direct outpatient drug and alcohol counseling to clients of the Fond du Lac Human Services co-occurring outpatient chemical dependency programs as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; and while assisting the program supervisor with all aspects of program operations.

Position Responsibilities:

  • May conduct State of Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments, authorizing chemical dependency treatment.
  • Provide treatment planning per Fond du Lac Ordinance and the 12 core functions of counseling.
  • Provide screening for and work with clients with a dual diagnosis of chemical dependency and mental health problems.
  • Perform one to one counseling, conduct education groups and provide group support for Program clients and their families.
  • Provide follow-up services for individual clients transitioning into the Fond du Lac Human Services Outpatient Treatment Program.
  • Develop and provide appropriate educational materials for staff and community.
  • Participate on the client’s treatment team and collaborate with the treatment team members to promote the client’s recovery plan.
  • Provide clinical supervision as directed by program supervisor or department coordinator for ADC I and II.
  • Submit required reports to all appropriate parties.
  • Appropriate work attire is required.
  • Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
  • Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
  • Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
  • Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
  • Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
  • Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.
  • Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Physical Requirements:

  • Normal physical requirements.

Position Qualifications:

  • Class D Driver’s License is required and must be insurable under Fond du Lac’s insurance requirements.
  • State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or equivalent or eligible for Fond du Lac Reservation Tribal Licensure.
  • Must have a four year degree in Human Service, Chemical Dependency or equivalent and completed an 880 hour internship.
  • Must obtain a Fond du Lac Reservation ADC III license within 6 months of hire.
  • Must be CPR certified; if not currently certified must become CPR certified within 6 months of hire is required and must maintain CPR certification for duration of employment.
  • Must complete Fond du Lac NARCAN training within 6 months of hire.
  • If chemically dependent, must be free of use for at least two (2) years and able to document length of sobriety, and continued sobriety is required.
  • Ability to maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
  • Must document competence in screening for and working with clients with mental health problems, through education, training, and experience.
  • One-year of group and counseling experience required.
  • 12 hours in clinical and ethical supervision training preferred for supervision of ADC I and II.
  • Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.
  • Operations may consist of shift work; seven days a week and on holidays.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
  • Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
  • Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
  • Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
  • Travel is required.

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APPLY TO: Fond du Lac Human Resources
1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-878-2653