What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Court Counselor #1912 - Recovery Court - Unassigned Division position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.
BILINGUAL PREFERRED POSITION - Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish are preferred for this position.
Under general supervision, with a focus on high-risk individuals, provides individual counseling for Recovery Court participants and facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group settings. Will provide critical client support to justice-involved individuals with a history of substance use.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. One (1) year of work experience providing group and individual counseling services working with justice involved individuals who have substance use disorders. Must be working toward licensure or have LADAC/CAC or a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC is preferred.
Experience and certification(s) in evidenced based curriculums such as Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use, Seeking Safety, etc.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred– Applicants who are proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position.
Physical Requirements
Work requires managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment including extensive computer data entry and processing; bending, stooping, walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, and carrying of equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. Work may also involve the potential for physical harm in dealing with defendants and potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. One (1) year of work experience providing group and individual counseling services working with justice involved individuals who have substance use disorders. Must be working toward licensure or have LADAC/CAC or a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in providing group and individual counseling services working with justice involved individuals who have substance use disorders?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to tactfully communicate with non-voluntary clients in order to establish rapport and gain their confidence, cooperation, and best effort?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand chemical dependency diagnosis and treatment; including twelve step programs?
Licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC is preferred. Are you licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC?
Experience and certification(s) in evidenced based curriculums such as Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use, Seeking Safety, etc. Do you have direct work experience with evidence based curriculums?
If you indicated you have direct work experience in evidenced based curriculums, please detail that experience below.
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Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are preferred but not required for this position. Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.
BILINGUAL PREFERRED POSITION - Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish are preferred for this position.
Under general supervision, with a focus on high-risk individuals, provides individual counseling for Recovery Court participants and facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group settings. Will provide critical client support to justice-involved individuals with a history of substance use.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. One (1) year of work experience providing group and individual counseling services working with justice involved individuals who have substance use disorders. Must be working toward licensure or have LADAC/CAC or a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC is preferred.
Experience and certification(s) in evidenced based curriculums such as Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use, Seeking Safety, etc.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred– Applicants who are proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position.
Physical Requirements
Work requires managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment including extensive computer data entry and processing; bending, stooping, walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, and carrying of equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. Work may also involve the potential for physical harm in dealing with defendants and potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. One (1) year of work experience providing group and individual counseling services working with justice involved individuals who have substance use disorders. Must be working toward licensure or have LADAC/CAC or a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in providing group and individual counseling services working with justice involved individuals who have substance use disorders?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
Do you have direct work experience that required you to tactfully communicate with non-voluntary clients in order to establish rapport and gain their confidence, cooperation, and best effort?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand chemical dependency diagnosis and treatment; including twelve step programs?
- Yes
- No
Licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC is preferred. Are you licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC?
- Yes, I am licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW.
- Yes, I am licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LCSW.
- Yes, I am licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LMFT.
- Yes, I am licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LPC.
- No, I am not licensed with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC.
Experience and certification(s) in evidenced based curriculums such as Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use, Seeking Safety, etc. Do you have direct work experience with evidence based curriculums?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you have direct work experience in evidenced based curriculums, please detail that experience below.
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Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are preferred but not required for this position. Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
