Cook County Jail Program - Chicago

Position: Director
Positions Available: 1
Fax Resume To: (815) 496-3468
Shift: M-F 8:00am – 4:00pm
General Summary
Person in this position will be responsible for providing the overall leadership, supervision and oversight for the program. Overall responsibility for the substance abuse treatment development which includes, planning, formulation and supervision of program goal and objectives, program budget, program techniques and methods, staff selection, training and development, monitoring program effectiveness.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred, hold clinical certification (CADC, LPC or LSW). five years experience working in an alcohol and substance abuse program; one year experience in supervision/management; must possess knowledge of chemical dependence, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser and knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Position: Certified Counselor
Positions Available: 3
Fax Resume To: (815) 496-3468
Shift: M-F 8:00am – 4:00pm
General Summary
Person in this position will be responsible for the delivery of clinical substance abuse treatment to clients participating in the program; complete assessment of each inmate with required assessment tools; initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment, develop a comprehensive service plan for each inmate that includes the results of assessments; provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups on the basic concepts of therapeutic change, etc.
Minimum Requirements
High School/GED or Bachelors degree required; hold a clinical certification (CADC ); two years experience providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling services; knowledge of offender populations, criminal structures, and cultural differences, substance abuse assessment tools, and therapeutic community concepts and various specialty treatment categories.

Position: Senior Counselor
Positions Available: 1
Fax Resume To: (815) 496-3468
Shift: M-F 8:00am – 4:00pm
General Summary
Person in this position will be responsible for the delivery of clinical substance abuse treatment to clients participating in the program; complete assessment of each inmate with required assessment tools; initiate and sustain each individual's motivation to participate in treatment, develop a comprehensive service plan for each inmate that includes the results of assessments; provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups on the basic concepts of therapeutic change, etc.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred; hold a clinical certification (CADC or LPC); three or more years experience providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling services; knowledge of offender populations, criminal structures, and cultural differences, substance abuse assessment tools, and therapeutic community concepts and various specialty treatment categories.

Position: Intake Counselor
Positions Available: 1
Fax Resume To: (815) 496-3468
Shift: M-F 8:00am – 4:00pm
General Summary
Person in this position will be responsible for the supervision of the intake and assessment of clients in order to determine the appropriate program and services they require. Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility; Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components; give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's services as assigned; preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome; perform any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required; CADC from the Illinois (IAODAPCA) preferred with two (2) years providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling services; intake and assessment experience is a plus.

Sheridan Correctional Center Program - Sheridan

Position: Certified Counselor
Positions Available: 5
Fax Resume To: (815) 496-3468
Shift: Rotating
General Summary
Person in this position will be responsible for the delivery of clinical substance abuse treatment to clients participating in the program; complete assessment of each inmate with required assessment tools; initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment, develop a comprehensive service plan for each inmate that includes the results of assessments; provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups on the basic concepts of therapeutic change, etc.
Minimum Requirements
Masters or Bachelors degree preferred; hold a clinical certification (CADC or LPC); two years experience providing alcohol and substance abuse counseling services; knowledge of offender populations, criminal structures, and cultural differences, substance abuse assessment tools, and therapeutic community concepts and various specialty treatment categories.

Position: Non-Certified Counselor
Positions Available: 3
Fax Resume To: (815) 496-3468
Shift: Rotating
General Summary
Person in this position will be responsible for providing a variety of programs in relation to substance abuse for clients participating in the program; complete assessment of each inmate with required assessment tools; initiate and sustain each individual's motivation to participate in treatment, develop a comprehensive service plan for each inmate that includes the results of assessments; provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups on the basic concepts of therapeutic change, etc.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma; hold a clinical certification (CADC) or meet specified requirements within two after the date of employment (not work in any supervisory capacity until such requirements are met; work under the direct, verifiable supervision of an individual who has staff supervisory responsibility at the facility; sign and adhere to, a professional code of ethics developed by the organization; knowledge of offender populations, criminal subcultures and cultural difference.