Addiction Counselor Trainee

Salary: $18.03 - $19.19 Hourly

Location : Rapid City, SD

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01324

Department: Sheriff's Office

Division: Care Campus Addiction Services

Opening Date: 05/01/2024

Closing Date: 5/31/2024 2:24 PM Mountain

Position Description

The Addiction Counselor Trainee provides comprehensive researched-based counseling functions to individuals/families afflicted with substance use disorders under the supervision of a Licensed Addiction Counselor or Clinical Supervisor.

Our Addiction Treatment Services Team is a part of a larger effort to provide comprehensive resources under the Care Campus to those in our community seeking or sentenced to drug or alcohol treatment to improve their quality of life.

This full-time, benefited opportunity is open to those with a desire to serve your community and gain valuable experience to become an addiction counselor. Entry level hourly rate of pay is commensurate with licensure level.

Addiction counselors will work varied hours to include evening and weekend hours as need to provide client individual and group services.
Position Functions

• Demonstrating competent skills in delivering the 12-core functions (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and recordkeeping and consultation) of chemical dependency counseling services to individuals/families afflicted with substance use disorders.
• Assisting in ensuring the compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reinforcing clinical programming and staff adherence to ethical practices.
• Maintaining and modeling a close collaborative working relationship with community resources to ensure quality care is being provided.
• Demonstrating knowledge in the fidelity of evidence-based practices within all levels of programming.
• Attending meetings and completing trainings as required.
• Adhering to Sheriff's Office policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-year experience working in the addictions field.
• Must meet the minimum education and direct supervision hours to meet state certification standards. Requirements for Certified or Licensed Addiction Counselor must be met within five years of obtaining a Trainee License.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a South Dakota State Licensed Addiction Counselor License and a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
80 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Delta Dental Insurance
Avesis Vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program

Pennington County Benefit Summary

The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Heath Care Program

Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.

Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.

Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.

Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.

Retirement Plan

Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.

Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.

Supplemental Insurance

AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.

Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of ava.