Addictions Specialist

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Screen clients for alcohol and drug problems in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines; interview clients and defendants; verify personal information; review police reports, DMV records, and DUII client forms.
• Determine the recommended level of care, education, or treatment required of the client and refer to appropriate community treatment agency; document interview and other data for case files and provide information to treatment agencies.
• Monitor client participation and compliance with treatment programs; review non-compliance data and advise clients of consequences; prepare cases for Show Cause orders in case of non-compliance.
• Attend court hearings and make recommendations on client diversion or probation violations; assist in preparing cases for termination.
• Maintain relationships with court personnel, community agencies, and alcohol and drug treatment agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Addictions Specialist

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.
• May exercise technical and functional supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Addictions Specialist

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Certification as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Certification as Alcohol and Drug Evaluation Specialist issued by the State of Oregon Addictions and Mental Health Division.