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The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is now accepting applications for Chemical Dependency Counselor/Professional.  Starting salary is $2,870 per month plus benefits.  This is a grant funded position with funding available over the next two years. Funding may continue beyond that, but is not guaranteed. 

This is a professional level position providing counseling services for the Superior Court and the Department of Juvenile and Family Services. The qualified counselor provides information, counseling, educational therapy, assessments, referrals, and discharge services. The employee will be assigned to work within the following areas:  Inpatient, Outpatient/Aftercare or Assessments/CD-ART program/Special Programs.   (Click on the underlined job title for a complete job description.)

 Minimum Qualifications (see job description for complete list): 

• The counselor shall have the background and education to perform the necessary counseling requirements of a chemical dependency professional pursuant to WAC 246-811.

• Minimum two years' experience in the juvenile justice system, children and family services, counseling or closely related field

• 21 years of age or older with legal right to live and work in the U.S.

• Valid Washington State driver's license

• Ability to successfully complete First Aid/CPR course

• Ability to successfully complete the conditional employment requirements and pre-employment background checks and testing

• Ability and willingness to work with families and at-risk youth

• Ability to work a non-standard schedule

• Ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team

• Ability to work with adolescents

• Very good interpersonal/communication skills