Alcohol and Drug Counselor II

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$51,437 - $57,886•Onsite

About The Position

Division/Department: Human Services – Substance Use Disorder Location: Human Services- As Designated - Onsite Reports To: SUD Program Supervisor Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time, 120 days – Part time FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Classification: Child-Related CA Driver’s License: Level 3- Driver's License Required. Rate of Pay: $51,436.81 to $57,886.41 Annual Salary $3500 Bonus with 2-year commitment Responsibilities May conduct State of Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments, authorizing chemical dependency treatment. Provide treatment planning per Fond du Lac Ordinance and the 12 core functions of counseling. Provide screening chemical dependency. Perform one to one counseling, conduct education groups and provide group support for Program clients and their families. Provide follow-up services for individual clients transitioning into the Fond du Lac Human Services Outpatient Treatment Program. Develop and provide appropriate educational materials for staff and community. Participate on the client’s treatment team and collaborate with the treatment team members to promote the client’s recovery plan. Submit required reports to all appropriate parties. Appropriate work attire is required. Must attend all mandatory department trainings. Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients. Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems. Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers. Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community. Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Requirements

Valid U.S. Class D Driver’s License with Fond du Lac Insurability is required.
Must have a two-year degree from a program of human services, chemical health, or related field from an accredited program and completed an 880-hour internship
State Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor-Temporary (ADC-T) or equivalent or eligible for Fond du Lac Reservation tribal licensure ADC-II.
Must obtain a Fond du Lac Reservation ADC-II license within 6 months of hire.
Must be CPR certified; if not currently certified, must become CPR certified within 6 months of hire is required and must maintain CPR certification for duration of employment.
Must complete Fond du Lac NARCAN training within 6 months of hire.
If chemically dependent, must be free of use for at least two (2) years and able to document length of sobriety, and continued sobriety is required.
Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.
Experience working with Native American clients, communities, and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.

Responsibilities

May conduct State of Minnesota Rule 25 Assessments, authorizing chemical dependency treatment.
Provide treatment planning per Fond du Lac Ordinance and the 12 core functions of counseling.
Provide screening chemical dependency.
Perform one to one counseling, conduct education groups and provide group support for Program clients and their families.
Provide follow-up services for individual clients transitioning into the Fond du Lac Human Services Outpatient Treatment Program.
Develop and provide appropriate educational materials for staff and community.
Participate on the client’s treatment team and collaborate with the treatment team members to promote the client’s recovery plan.
Submit required reports to all appropriate parties.
Appropriate work attire is required.
Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.