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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II
Code:320183 OJE
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Participates in lay-counseling programs designed to rehabilitate alcoholic clients and recidivists; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision of a social worker, the duties require the exercise of judgment in the application of lay-counseling practices and procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Conducts individual lay-counseling sessions for alcoholic clients and recidivists.
2.Conducts lay-counseling sessions to ascertain alcoholic clients' attitudes, insights, and motivations.
3.Conducts group lay-counseling sessions for clients.
4.Provides lay-counseling for spouse and/or immediate family members of alcoholic clients.
5.Maintains records and prepares reports.
6.Recommends treatment programs for clients.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Considerable knowledge of practices and procedures relating to lay-rehabilitation counseling of alcoholics.
2.Considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior with special emphasis on the causes, problems, attributes, and attitudes of alcoholics and alcoholism.
3.Ability to motivate and establish positive attitudes and to inspire self-confidence and self-esteem in the alcoholic clients.
4.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, and staff members.
5.Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
and
One year of satisfactory paid or volunteer experience as a lay-counselor in a recognized alcoholism treatment facility.

Necessary Special Requirement
Must be a recovering alcoholic with a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety.

NOTE:Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the one-year requirement, may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years.

8/24/73
Revised 8/25/75, 4/25/89
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