Counselor DUI

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.