Substance Abuse Counselor LTE bei ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC

Description

ATTIC stands for "Alternatives to Traditional Incarceration of Citizens." We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing interventions that enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels ​​​​​​of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism. We operate residential and other correctional programs throughout Wisconsin that provide case management, counseling and treatment groups, vocational training and high-risk client monitoring and supervision.

Residential Treatment Centers for Correctional Clients operate 24 hours per day with on-duty staff for our clients. Staff monitor client behaviors and whereabouts in the community and enforce program rules and accountability. Substance abuse counseling, cognitive-based programming and correctional case management are provided in an intensive setting. Clients can be granted gradual re-entry into the community based on earned privileges. All service components of our Residential Treatment Centers emphasize trauma-informed care and employ an individualized approach to each client.

This is an LTE position expected to last approximately 2-3 months. This position is responsible for substance abuse counseling of adult correctional clients referred to the program. Programming must be delivered in a secular manner free of religious components, following the agency prescribed curriculum. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining credentials required for the position. Collaboration with other staff, supervisors, and agents is vital and communication must be maintained. The person in this position must demonstrate professional conduct and respect for each client, maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop treatment plans based on each client's individual needs.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of progress, services provided, treatment plan, and other required information.
• Counsel clients in group sessions, using the approved curriculum provided.
• Conduct orientation intake sessions of individuals referred to the program.
• Evaluate client participation by monitoring behavior, attitude, and progress.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Associate's degree in human services, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
• Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC, SAC-IT or CSAC) credentials through the state of WI required.
• Experience working with co-occurring correctional/AODA clients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability working with individuals from diverse backgrounds; culturally competent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
• Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of all agency information.
• Ability to interact with staff, clients, and agents in an effective manner while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Due to our client population, candidates must undergo a criminal background check.