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POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

April 22, 2008

TITLE: On Call Detox Attendant Counselor - Night Shift SALARY: $11.89/hour
On-Call Detox Attendant Counselor - Day Shift
(When applying for the above, please state which position you are interested in, i.e., night shift of day shift, or both)

NO. HOURS/WEEK: Variable

OFFICE: Addiction Recovery Center - Valmont Site - 3180 Airport Road, Boulder

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: These positions are responsible for the assessment, care, and supervision of intoxicated and newly sober persons in a 20-bed detoxification facility, including intervening in emotional and medical crises; providing a therapeutic milieu; providing alcoholism/drug information and education; and assisting with treatment planning for substance abusers and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts client intakes and evaluation, including client histories, case notes, and discharges.
• Assists with treatment planning.
• Assists with client education.
• Assists with networking to other agencies, including Mental Health Center, hospitals, law enforcement, and homeless shelter.
• Assists with coordination of medical and violent emergencies.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling to detox clients, including individuals, groups, and families.
• Serves as backup in the absence of supervisory staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

Requires 500 hours work experience in the human services field and CPR certification (current or within three months of employment). Supervisory experience is preferred.
--OR--
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn symptoms and dynamics of alcoholism and co-dependency methods of assessment, appropriate interventions, and community resources.
• Physical assessment and intervention skills, including basic first aid training and CPR training.
• Ability to work well under stress with angry and intoxicated people.
• Ability to work effectively with teenagers.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with staff members and the public.

Special Requirements:

Must meet Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) regulations regarding certification (CAC I certifiable within 18 months of hiring).
If a non-practicing substance abuser, must have a minimum of two years abstinence.

IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT: All new employees and rehires will be required to provide documentary proof of their eligibility for employment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: As an employee of Boulder County Public Health, you may be required to assist in response activities for disasters and emergencies (including acts of bioterrorism), which may occur outside of normal working hours. You may also be required to attend Incident Command Training (ICS) appropriate for your position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All new employees must agree to submit to and must clear all appropriate background checks.

IMMUNIZATION POLICY: All new employees are required to provide complete immunization information at date of hire, as requested.

COUNTY EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE: This position is being announced concurrently to county employees and the public. The County Employee Preference Policy will still apply.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF AN APPLICATION. In order to be screened as an official applicant, you must FIRST submit a Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) application, which may be downloaded from our website or obtained from any BCPH site.

When submitting your application, please make sure you explain how your qualifications adequately address the job requirements of this position, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications should be submitted to Boulder County Public Health Human Resources, 3450 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304, and must be received by the closing date. Completed applications can also be submitted via FAX, e-mail, or online. Please visit our website for a complete job description and access to our online job application.

WEBSITE: Detox Program

JOB LINE INFORMATION: 303-441-1562

E-MAIL ADDRESS: healthhr@bouldercounty.org

FAX NUMBER: 303-441-1452

HEARING-IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Call RELAY COLORADO at 1-800-659-2656 (TDD)

NOTICE TO OUT-OF-AREA APPLICANTS: Regretfully, applicants must assume travel costs if called for interviews; however, BCPH is very open to conducting initial interviews via telephone and FAX.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.