Counselor DUI

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : The Sarasota DUI Court Program of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit DUI Court and First Step of Sarasota, Inc. Counselor position provides addiction counseling.

Educational Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Skills : Primary substance abuse and / or mental health training; strong people skills to provide excellent internal and external customer service

Position Duties :

• Determines nature of client’s situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional and social information.
• Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.
• Obtains assistance for client by referring him / her to community resources.
• Fosters client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior.
• Maintains client records by documenting client’s situation and client’s own actions; accurately completes required paperwork procedures.
• Maintains operations by following policies, procedures, rules and regulations; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping client information confidential; following established confidentiality policy and procedures; maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates Dependability :

Arrives to work on time according to Lightshare policies.

Uses leave time according to Lightshare policies.

Completes documentation / paperwork and projects within deadlines.

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative :

Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues.

Works different shifts when necessary.

Recommends program changes and improvements.

Demonstrates Teamwork :

Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals.

Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees.

Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor

Demonstrates Professionalism :

Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients.

Recognizes the rights of clients; and will always protect client’s privacy by following Lightshare, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations.

Always adheres to Lightshare Code of Ethics.

Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which Coastal operates.