Recovery Counselor Trainee

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

13d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires working towards a Substance Abuse Counseling licensure. The role involves providing assistance to the Office Manager, Therapist, and Counselor to deliver services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages in a culturally sensitive manner.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements.
Public Health Core Competencies for this Position: Public Health Sciences, Community Dimensions of Practice, Analysis and Assessment, Leadership and Systems Thinking, Policy Development and Program Planning, Communication and Cultural Competency, Financial Planning and Management.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team.
Works with minimal to no supervision.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Responsibilities

Work with Recovery staff to assist with groups.
Work with the Recovery staff to assist with community outreach, and education.
Attend meetings, activities, and trainings.
Observe professional standards of confidentiality and demonstrate ethical behavior.
Empower families with information and support.
Act as a resource to families and community agencies and organizations.
Provide outreach and education regarding best practice to physicians and other community providers.
Assist parents in communication more effectively with medical personnel and other health providers.
Help families by providing support education, access to community resources and facilitating workshops.
Facilitate family involvement in supportive and related activities.
Maintain assigned client files and generate all needed documentation for those files in an ethical manner.
Other administrative duties as designated by the Recovery Director or designee.