Substance Abuse Counselor I Female Cognitive Pre-Release Program Marlin Unit (039184)

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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EMAIL

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Must have a letter of registration as a Counselor Intern from the Texas Department of State
Health Services or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant
Status (CCJP-A) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

Selected applicants must obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
license or the Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification within five years
from the date of their registration as a Counselor Intern or CCJP-A.

Selected applicants must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect
only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency
statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements
will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employees separation from employment
or acceptance of another position.

Must maintain valid Counselor Intern status or CCJP-A certification for continued
employment in position.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of alcoholism and chemical dependency addiction co-dependency and related
disorders and of counseling and recovery.

2. Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

7. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.

10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

11. Skill to interpret and translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish preferred.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend
repeatedly climb stairs identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze
alphabetize lift and carry under 15 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate
motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working
protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine dolly telephone and
automobile.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine substance abuse counseling work. Work involves treating and rehabilitating
inmates in a substance abuse treatment or rehabilitative program. Works under moderate
supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Interviews screens and assesses inmates for service needs and potential program
participation; and assists in the preparation of substance abuse treatment plans.

B. Provides substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; and provides individual
counseling sessions to inmates for substance abuse treatment.

C. Prepares reports regarding inmate participation; and maintains inmate records and reports
pertaining to services provided and inmate progress.

D. Participates in treatment team meetings; and assists in the development of program schedule.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.