What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at Youth Outreach Services?
Department: Juvenile Justice
Location: Illinois Youth Center (IYC) - St. Charles, IL
Address: St. Charles, IL 60175
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Position Overview:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Responsibilities:
- Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned
- Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned
- Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned
- Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations
- Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned
- Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities
- Case management and coordination
- Participates in staff growth and development activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- CADC required within 2 years
- Familiarity with DSM 5 preferred
- Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria
- Knowledge of substance abuse disorders
Benefits, Full-time:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement
- Paid Time off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement (exclusive to position)
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Salary:
Depending on experience and education.
Youth Outreach Services is a drug-free workplace and compliance with this policy is a condition of employment and continued employment.
YOS is an E-verify participating employer
COVID-19 Policy: In compliance with Illinois Executive Order, Youth Outreach Services is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against or an approved exemption. Approved exemptions will require weekly testing for COVID-19.
