Distinguishing Job Characteristics:

This position involves working under the general supervision of the Executive Director and the Associate Director, and under the supervision of the ADSAC Specialist.  The facilitator will provide education and counseling in a therapeutic environment for:   level I (10 hour) and/or level II (24 hour) Alcohol/Drug Substance Abuse Course.

Position Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. 

• Maintains all certifications or licensures by collecting all required CEU’s from relevant workshops, seminars, and training and submits them to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, ADSAC division.
• Maintains all records required by ADSAC, Department of Public Safety and NAIC.
• Ensures Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course (s) are in compliance with ODMHSAS standards and criteria.
• Maintains all files/records in compliance with ODMHSAS and NAIC policies.
• Complies with all of NAIC’s policies and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains current understanding of all rules, standards and criteria relating to ADSAC, which include, but are not limited to:

• Class size will not exceed 24 people.

• Breaks will be kept to a 15 minute maximum.

• Participants will be charged no more than the amount the ADSAC workbook costs the agency ($7) for additional books. Monies for the books will be collected at front desk between 8am and 5pm.

• ODMHSAS approved curriculum (including no more than 10% films) is to be used.

• Pre-test, Post test and Course evaluation will be completed using the provided numbering system and combined with the participant paperwork. They will be sent separately to the change company month.

• Arrives fifteen minutes early to organize for class.

• Restores the room to order. (Chairs, tables, trash, etc.)
• Ensures all clients have left and building is locked and secure if facilitator is the last one out of the building.

Equipment Operated:

• Computer, Copier, Fax Machine, General Office Equipment, Cell Phone, Television, VCR/DVD Player and Power Point Projector, Credit Card Machine, and Automated Postage Machine

Contact with Others:

• Consumers, Family Members and Significant Others, Public Officials, Law Enforcement, Community Professionals, Educators/School Systems, Courts, and the Public in General

Confidential Data:

• Consumer Information, Charts and Records

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Complete knowledge of all rules, statutes, standards and criteria, including, but not limited to Title 450, Chapter 21 of Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of alcohol and drug related concerns and current evidence based best practice theories used to address the impact on clients and their families.  Knowledge of the physical, social and psychological factors involved in chemical dependency and criminal dependency counseling and the application to individuals with substance abuse concerns.
• Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the Transtheoretical Model of Change to help individuals move through the stages of change.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Interactive Journaling process as a structured, experiential writing process that motivates and guides individuals toward positive lifestyle change.
• Ability to encourage processing of thoughts and feelings in a group situation providing a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum LADC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHP under supervision or qualified to enter supervision.

• Preferred experience working with individuals, groups, families, drugs and alcohol.

• Participation in continuing education and training during employment.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

• In process of obtaining licensure in AOD or Mental Health; Licensure (LADC or LMHP preferred).