AODA Counselor LTE- Madison en ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC

Description

About Us: 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.

The AODA Counselor is responsible for providing substance abuse counseling and group facilitation within the Madison-area Services Program to adult correctional clients in individual or group settings. This is a full-time, limited term position expected to last approximately 2-3 months.

Essential Job Functions:

• Completes intake and orientation materials for newly admitted clients. 
• Facilitates treatment group sessions, using the approved curriculum provided.  This will include AODA treatment, Co-Occurring Disorders, Anger Management, Healthy Relationships, and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Completes UPC and AODA assessments.
• Evaluates and documents client participation by monitoring behavior, attitude, and progress.
• Maintains accurate records and files of progress, services provided, treatment plans, and other required information.
• Develops, implements, and periodically reviews and updates client treatment plans in collaboration with each client.
• Recommends referrals to other community services/agencies as needed.
• Maintains ongoing verbal and written communication with all co-workers and DOC regarding client behaviors, treatment progress and incident reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Must have AODA Credentials (SAC-IT or higher)
2. Individual NPI number preferred
3. Group facilitation experience with AODA and correctional clients.
4. Corrections experience required, residential or treatment center preferred.
5. Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
6. Knowledge and use of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
9. Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client and agency records.
11. Must adhere to the Department of Corrections (DOC) Fraternization Policies.
12. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc. is in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non use of lawful products off the employer’s premises during working hours. All employees are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment. No otherwise qualified applicant for service or service participant shall be excluded from participation, be denied benefits, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, disability or association with a person with a disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion, political beliefs or affiliation. This policy covers eligibility for the access to service delivery, and treatment in all of our programs and activities.

As a Federal Contractor, ACS supports Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination of qualified individuals with disabilities, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 which prohibits discrimination of covered veterans; and requires affirmative action in all personnel practices for qualified individuals with disabilities and for covered veterans.

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