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Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 07-519 , Drug Court Substance Abuse Counselor I, SR-16, Maui.
Note: Some positions may require a current driver's license.
Summary of Duties
Provides professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders with minimal problems in accordance with defined policies and procedures and specific supervisory instructions; participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans; may assist in the preparation of educational classes; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education : Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health.
Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality as described below in the Specialized Experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience : None for Level I and one-half (½) year for Level II of progressively responsible professional work experience providing counseling to individuals and/or their families which demonstrated the application of behavioral and social sciences. Examples of qualifying experience are the performance of duties such as juvenile or family counseling, educational counseling and/or guidance, vocational rehabilitation, psychological counseling, probation or parole services counseling.
Specialized Experience : None for Level I and Level II, one and one-half (1½) years for Level III and two and one-half (2½) years for Level IV of progressively responsible professional substance abuse counseling experience providing direct alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and/or families in a treatment program or drug court setting. Such work experience should have demonstrated the application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions; substance abuse specific education; and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, HIV and AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession.
Substitutions Allowed
• Possession of a Master’s degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of Specialized Experience.
• Possession of a Ph.D. in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.
Supplemental Information
Transcripts, Diplomas, Certifications, and other documents : You must submit copies of official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, or other documents by mail at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application will be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• 21 vacation leave days per year
• 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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DCSAC Education Requirements : Select from the following list the statement which best describes the highest level of education you have obtained:
• I have earned no credits towards a Bachelor's degee.
• I have earned some credits towards a Bachelor's degree, and I understand I must immediately submit transcripts indicating the courses I have taken.
• I have a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health. I understand I must immediately submit transcripts indicating that I have earned this degree.
• I have a Master's Degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, or other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university. I understand I must immediately submit transcripts indicating that I have earned this degree.
• I have a Ph.D. in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university. I understand I must immediately submit transcripts indicating that I have earned this degree.
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Driver's License : This position requires a current driver's license. You must mail in a copy of your driver's license immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not have a current driver's license, your application will be rejected. Do you have a current driver's license?
• Yes, and I will mail a copy of it to you immediately.
• No, I do not have a current valid driver's license, and I understand my application will be rejected.
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Geographical Availability (Maui): This recruitment is for positions on the island of Maui. Please select the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. If you select a location and later decline an interview for that area, your name will be suspended from the list for this recruitment. Your name will not be referred to positions in a location you did not select.
• Wailuku
• Lahaina
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Temporary Positions : Do you want to be considered for full-time temporary positions?
• Yes
• No
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents : You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by mail at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential. I understand this requirement, and I will comply.
• Yes, I understand and will submit the required information.
• No, I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application will be rejected as incomplete.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
• Yes
• Required Question
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