Primary function

• Monitor disposition of court proceedings and assist client in obtaining services by performing the following duties.

Scope of work

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Provide services to criminal justice clients, court and local correctional offices.
• Conduct client assessments and evaluations and make treatment recommendations.
  
• Provide crisis intervention, when needed.
  
• Make referrals to appropriate resource agencies.
  
• Develop and maintain referral sources.
  
• Submit SALS, SISARS and other reports as required. 
  
• Monitor random urine drug screens.
  
• Participate in staff development.
  
• Provide support for receptionist program.
  
• Assist in training and education of other staff members, interns and students.
  

Standards of performance

• Maintain clients rights as defined by DCF.
• Comply with all court directives.
  
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency standards.
  
• Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.
  
• Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.
  
• Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct and confidentiality.
  
• Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.  Knowledge of 12-step program, behavior modification, case management and addiction.

Physical requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.