INTRODUCTION
This position is located at the William S. Key Correctional Center.
BASIC PURPOSE
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving counseling and other services for individuals receiving treatment for problems related to alcohol/drug abuse.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
The Alcohol and Drug Counselor job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the complexity of the duties assigned, the depth and breadth of accountability, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
Level I:
This is the basic level of this job family where incumbents perform beginning level professional work to build their skills in providing counseling and other services related to treatment for problems associated with alcohol or drug abuse.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of the completion of two courses in psychology, social work, chemical dependency or substance abuse at the college level and two years of experience in counseling alcohol/drug abuse patients or clients in a recognized alcohol/drug treatment, rehabilitation or counseling program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of two additional college level courses in psychology, social work, chemical dependency or substance abuse for a maximum of one year of qualifying experience.
SELECTION PLAN
Scores Based On:
100% Written Test
