ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. 

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Utilizes a variety of evidence-based counseling strategies as well as ensures all clinical documentation requirements adhere to the standards set forth by the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30.

Conducts substance use screenings and comprehensive psych-social assessments.

Maintains client records; counsels individuals and groups concerning addiction and recovery.

Participates in group discussions and seminars.

Informs local government and social service agencies such as parole, welfare agencies, hospitals or police regarding available resources for treatment.

Meets with local community groups such as churches, schools and business organizations to inform them of County substance abuse programs.

Submits written reports on the quality/quantity of work completed.

Performs case management functions.

Assists in the training of subordinate personnel.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the dynamics and problems of addiction, abuse, and treatment methods.

Knowledge of psychology counseling theory and practice with the ability to apply to substance abuse.

Knowledge of laws, developments, and literature in the field of addiction.

Knowledge of local public and private substance abuse programs and their requirements, and the available community resources helpful to clients.

Knowledge of community services provided by community public health agencies and hospitals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Ability to counsel effectively with addicted clients and families.

Ability to relate goals and methods of substance abuse treatment to community groups and agencies.

Ability to prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work schedule of 40 hours per week may vary depending upon unit needs and could be a variety of hours and shifts including some evening and weekend hours.