Substance Abuse Counselor I

2 weeks ago

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Hawaii DOT Full time
Salary: $4,155.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 25-042TY
Department: 1st Circuit
Opening Date: 02/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-042TY, Substance Abuse Counselor I (DL), SR-16, Honolulu, Oahu.

Note: These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Summary of Duties

Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders with minimal problems in accordance with defined policies and procedures and specific supervisory instructions; participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans; may assist in the preparation of educational classes; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health.

Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality as described below in the Specialized Experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible professional substance abuse counseling experience providing direct alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and/or families in a treatment program or drug court setting. Such work experience should have demonstrated the application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions; substance abuse specific education; and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, HIV and AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession.

Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: Applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement (28 CFR 115.17, 115.117, 115.217 and 115.317): For these positions, applicants may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities.

In accordance with the Federal PREA Law, the Hawai`i State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who:

a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution;
b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse;
c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or
d. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
  • 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
  • 21 vacation leave days per year
  • 21 sick leave days per year
  • Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
  • Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
  • Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
  • Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
  • State retirement plan for eligible employees
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Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: Applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not have a current and valid driver's license, your application will be rejected.

Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?
  • Yes
  • No
02

Education Requirement: Which of the following choices best describes the highest level of college or university education you have completed?
  • No four-year college or university degree.
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university NOT RELATED to a field of counseling or mental health or criminal justice administration.
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health.
  • Partial completion of a Master's degree (minimum 30 semester credit hours) in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university.
  • Master's degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university.
  • Ph.D. in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university.
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General Experience Requirement: Please describe your professional work experience providing counseling to individuals and/or their families which demonstrated the application of the behavioral and social sciences. In your description, include:

A. Name of Employer;
B. Your Job Title;
C. Dates of Employment (from month/year to month/year);
D. Average number of hours worked per week; and,
E. A description of your counseling experience with individuals and/or their families.

If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
04

Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must attach or mail copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected.

Therefore, it is important that you provide:
1. Employer Name;
2. Your official job title;
3. Dates of employment (from-to, month/year);
4. Hours worked per week; and,
5. A detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application.

If you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
  • I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
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