BENEFITS:

21 days paid time off (PTO) per year

3 mental health days per year

12 paid holidays per year

health, dental, vision, life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

student loan forgiveness plan eligibility

growth opportunities

Position Summary: Restores or develops client’s ability to function substance-free by assessing the client’s situation, setting goals and providing required services.

Educational Requirements: Master's degree in psychology or related field with 3 years addictions counseling experience; licensure preferred.

Special Skills: Substance abuse counseling experience; case management knowledge; strong people skills to provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Position Duties:

Determines nature of client’s situation by interviewing client, assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information.

Establishes course of action by exploring options, setting goals with client.

Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources.

Fosters client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior.

Maintains client records by documenting client’s situation and client’s own actions; accurately completes required paperwork procedures.

Maintains operations by following policies, procedures, rules and regulations; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Facilitate Groups; participate in staff and house meetings may be required.

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping client information confidential; following established confidentiality policy and procedures; maintaining professional boundaries with clients.

Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.

FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates Dependability:

Arrives to work on time according to FSOS policy

Uses leave time according to FSOS policy

Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:

Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues

Works different shifts when necessary

Recommends program changes and improvements

Demonstrates Teamwork:

Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals

Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees

Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor

Demonstrates Professionalism:

Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients

Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect client’s privacy at all times by following FSOS State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations

Adheres to FSOS Code of Ethics at all times

Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which First Step operates

First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.