Counselor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Description: WELCOME TO THE SAFETY CENTER
The Safety Center is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1934 whose mission is to reduce injuries and save lives by empowering our community to make positive life changing decisions. We accomplish this mission by promoting lifelong safety and health through a variety of community and professional programs.

SAFETY CENTER PROGRAMS:
Instill safety values in children.
Reinforce safe decision making in teens.
Build safe riding skills and strategies in motorcyclists.
Create a culture of awareness and responsibility for safety in the workplace.
Empower positive behavior change through our alcohol and drug programs.
OUR CORE VALUES:
SAFETY: We are passionate about safety.
EMPOWERING: We empower people to make positive, life-saving decisions.
UNIQUE: We believe in the power of unique and innovative solutions.
ETHICAL: We are committed to ethical relationships.
Summary: The DUI Program Counselor is an essential member of the Alcohol & Drug Program (ADP) team
delivering Safety Centers DUI curriculum to empower clients to make positive behavior changes.
The DUI Program Counselor is responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the Code of Ethics for
Alcohol & Drug Counselors as outlined in the Standard Uniform California AOD Counselor Code and as outlined in
the Safety Center Employee Handbook.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
\tMaintain current AOD Counselor certification and CEUs as required by Title 9.
\tConduct client intakes; interpret and explain client contract, identify client needs, enroll them in the appropriate program, set up payment schedules and process payments per company procedures.
\tPrepare DL107 and proof of enrollment certificates.
\tTrack client attendance and process completion certificates or provide appropriate notification to the courts for non-compliance as required.
\tConduct education groups and face-to-face interviews using the ASI assessment tools and Safety Centers
\tCurriculum in accordance with Title 9 Programs or Drug Diversion Standards to assist clients in overcoming barriers to alcohol and drug dependency.
\tCounsel individuals requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems through the DMV or court mandated programs.
\tRefer clients to other support and/or employment services.
\tReview and maintain accurate and timely records as required by the court, Title 9 and Safety Centers curriculum.
\tMonitor condition of clients to evaluate successful completion of the program.
\tCompile and maintain accurate records of business transactions, office activities and classroom counseling sessions to assure the positive outcome of internal audits as well as audits conducted by county and/or state officials related to the daily operation of alcohol and drug-related programs and services provided by Safety Center.
\tRegular, predictable attendance is required
\tAbility to get along and work effectively with others
. Bilingual in Spanish or ASL is a plusSupervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Must have a current AOD Counselor certificate.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet and email, copy and fax machines, postage meter and telephone.
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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