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ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST
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| Class Code: |
6291
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| Salary: |
$20.56 - $25.29 Hourly
$1,788.72 - $2,200.23 Semi-Monthly
$3,577.44 - $4,400.46 Monthly
$42,929.28 - $52,805.52 Annually
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| To provide professional alcohol/drug abuse evaluation, referral and monitoring services. |
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Examples of Duties:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this classification.)
Screen clients for possibility of alcohol and drug problems in accordance with procedures and policy guidelines by interviewing clients and defendants, verifying personal information, and reviewing police reports, DMV records, and DUII client form.
Review clients’ personal records, police and computer reports of past history of alcohol and drug abuse.
Determine the recommended level of care, education, or treatment required of the client and refer to appropriate community treatment agency.
Document pertinent interview and other data for case files and forward appropriate information to treatment agency.
Monitor client participation in and compliance with treatment programs; review non-compliance data; advise clients of consequences of non-compliance; prepare cases for Show Cause orders in case of non-compliance.
Attend court hearings and make recommendations on client Diversion or Probation violations.
Assist in preparing cases for termination.
Maintain close and cooperative relationships with court personnel, community agencies, and alcohol and drug treatment agencies as required.
Serve as VIP Impact Coordinator as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned. |
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Supervision Received and Exercised:
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Receives general supervision from assigned management and supervisory staff.
May exercise functional and technical supervision over volunteers and clerical staff. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
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Alcohol and drug abuse screening, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation principles, practices and techniques.
Criminal Justice System practices and procedures for DUII and other alcohol/drug related offenses.
Interviewing and evidence based counseling practices and techniques.
Diversion resources available for client's services such as mental health and drug and alcohol education/treatment.
Mental health evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation principles, evidence based practices and techniques.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Interview clients and make appropriate mental health and substance abuse evaluation screenings.
Properly interpret data and make appropriate decisions in accordance with laws, rules and regulations.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Prepare and maintain case records and reports.
Work with people from various socio-economic backgrounds and who could be potentially hostile and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Work independently within established guidelines and procedures.
Operate computer terminals and other electronic media for information retrieval, entry, and analysis. |
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Minimum Qualifications Required for Entry:
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Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of responsible alcohol or drug abuse evaluation or treatment services experience, AND
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in alcohol or drug dependency, mental health, psychology, sociology or a related field.
License or Certificate: Must be Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor or equivalent license or certification when hired. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid Alcohol and Drug Evaluation Specialist certificate issued by the State of Oregon Addictions and Mental Health Division. Some positions may require possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid driver’s license; and/or ability to have fluency in a language other than English. |
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Classification Type/FLSA/History:
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Type: Union Classification
FLSA: Non-Exempt
History:
Revised August 12, 2008, class spec updated, pay unchanged as a result of Social Services Class Comp study.
Revised Apr 18, 2005 - name changed from Alcohol/Drug Evaluation Specialist- JCN remained the same. |
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PSG:
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