Job Opportunities

Prevention Specialist – Keokuk or Mt. Pleasant Full Time Position

Description:

ADDS is committed to provide high quality treatment, rehabilitation, and educational services for persons involved in and/or concerned with substance abuse problems, problem gambling and other behavioral disorders using Recovery Oriented System of Care. We are currently seeking a Full Time Prevention Specialist in our Keokuk or Mt. Pleasant office. The offering is flexible at this time and the applicant will be able to state their preference.

Qualifications:

• B.A. in health sciences field or education preferred;
• minimum one year of experience in the substance abuse field or teaching preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required. 
• Current certification in the field of Prevention or obtain Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification within 18 months of employment. 
• Completion of Urine Specimen Collection Certification, Breath Alcohol Technician Certification, Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Certification, Certification in Evidence Base Curricula.
• Prime for Life Certification training within six months of hire.

Duties:

• Apply the steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework to deliver Prevention Intervention Strategies and Activities across the lifespan.
• Provide Technical Assistance and Evidence Base Programming to the Area School Systems and Education Agencies, Institutions of Higher Education, and Community Partners and Coalitions in Service Area.  
• Develop and conduct programs as outlined by the specific grants assigned.  
• Teach Driving Unimpaired classes within assigned service county.
• Keep accurate records of the work done and submit to the Prevention Supervisor for reporting to the State and Board of Directors.
• Provide urinalysis testing, breath alcohol testing, and office coverage as needed.
• Provide necessary services as outlined in the specific grants assigned. 8. Other duties as assigned.

Outpatient Counselor – Mt. Pleasant Full Time Position

Description:

ADDS is committed to provide high quality treatment, rehabilitation, and educational services for persons involved in and/or concerned with substance abuse problems, problem gambling and other behavioral disorders using Recovery Oriented System of Care. We are currently seeking a Full Time Outpatient Counselor in our Mt. Pleasant Office.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field required. Strong preference for Master’s degree and that candidates also hold a license such as a LISW, LMHC or LMFT.
• Certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Iowa Board of Certification. The certification requirement may be waived as long as the employee is making satisfactory progress toward the achievement of certification within two years from the date of employment. Other professional license or certification may substitute for these requirements at the discretion of the Executive Director.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Completion of Urine Specimen Collection certification, Breath Alcohol Technician certification, Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCIT), First Aid/CPR required within 6 months of hire.

Duties:

• Maintain a client caseload in accordance with assigned duties. With each case, the counselor will provide for detailed records which reflect intake procedures, a social history, a comprehensive treatment plan, treatment progress, aftercare, referral, and patient management as set forth by ADDS policies and State Licensure Requirements.
• Provide for individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and family therapy according to the needs of cases.
• Identify those needs of the client which are incapable of being satisfactorily met by this organization and make an appropriate referral to an outside organization which can meet those needs if such an organization exists.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all client treatment in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and rules (e.g. 42-CFR-2 for substance abuse clients). 
• Provide for community awareness/education as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Peer Recovery Coach – Burlington Full Time Position

Description:

ADDS is committed to provide high quality treatment, rehabilitation, and educational services for persons involved in and/or concerned with substance abuse problems, problem gambling and other behavioral disorders using Recovery Oriented System of Care. We are currently seeking a Full Time Peer Recovery Coach in our Burlington office.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record required; Associate’s degree in Human Services field preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Coach by an approved organization. Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) full training required. Whenever possible, ADDS assists with obtaining this credential.
• The certification requirement may be waived as long as the employee is making satisfactory progress toward the achievement of certification and CCAR training as soon as possible but no less than 6 months from the date of employment.
• Completion of Urine Specimen Collection certification, Breath Alcohol Technician certification, Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting certification, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCIT), First Aid/CPR required within 6 months of hire. Whenever possible, ADDS assists with obtaining these trainings.

Duties:

• Can develop a professional and supportive relationship to speak to the
  experience of others with mental health and/or substance use issues and
  provide support based on similar experiences.
• Provide direct services to clients on an individual, group and family
  basis in the office setting to teach recovery management skills, promote
  personal growth, whole health wellness and assist client with recovery
  goals.
• Document services in agency electronic health records and any other
  required documentation per grant requirements, state licensure and
  CARF standards.
• Work within a team model and participate in case consultations and
  other discussions related to client needs as an active voice for the client.
• Assist client and treatment team to identify those needs of the client
  which are incapable of being satisfactorily met by this organization and
  collaborate with treatment team to make an appropriate referral to an
  outside organization which can meet those needs if such an organization
  exists.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all client treatment in
  accordance with applicable state and federal laws and rules (e.g. 42-
  CFR-2 for substance abuse clients).
• Other duties as assigned.

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