AODA Counselor​/Case Manager

AODA Counselor/Case Manager

Position Summary:

This position provides ongoing individual and group counseling, case management and supervision of adult male ex‑offenders within a Residential Reentry Center. The position oversees all aspects of an assigned caseload of individual residents throughout their participation in the residential service program.

• Conduct all AODA related functions of intake/assessment/education/individual and group counseling/referral/treatment planning utilizing Evidence Based Cognitive Therapies that incorporate the principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the Stages of Change and Trauma Informed Care, and maintaining fidelity to these models.
• Conduct Intakes using ASI, ASAM, and URICA assessments.
• Maintain all resident records as required by the residential program, funding sources, and other licensing bodies.
• Coordinate community referrals and maintain follow‑up to document progress.
• Provide case management to the residents by giving them a programming schedule and ensuring all of their needs are met.
• Collaborate with the resident’s DCC Agent and provide notifications of any Accident/Incident Reports.
• Participate in weekly Community Reintegration Plan meetings with other treatment staff and DCC Agent to create initial Community Reintegration Plan and review resident’s progress.
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plan and monitor progress towards completion of goals.
• Conduct weekly one‑to‑one counseling sessions with residents and document Case Note.
• Work with other AODA Counselor/Case Manager to ensure resident’s needs are met.
• Facilitate groups and assist with providing coverage for other groups.
• Coordinate resident’s mental health treatment with Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager.
• Motivate residents to follow program expectations by using motivational incentives to reinforce positive achievement/behaviors and, when needed, impose appropriate sanctions when residents are non‑compliant.
• In conjunction with the Assistant Program Director/Program Director, approve/deny passes per resident compliance.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure that all required resident surveys are completed.
• Complete all discharge summaries.
• Maintain positive working relationships with other staff, corrections personnel, and other community representatives.
• Attend weekly IDT supervision sessions and monthly All Staff meetings.
• Other duties as directed to carry out the responsibilities of the position.