Determines nature and degree of problems and evaluates inmates ability to deal with them. Documents inmate progress, compiles case histories and prepares other related reports. Interviews effectively, evaluates offenders needs and deals with crisis intervention or on-call situations. Skills to apply social service worker in the State of Utah POST certified or certifiable in the State of Utah Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Incumbents in this class supervise and participate in the delivery of substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment programs to offenders in a correctional institution.
Incumbents provide professional substance abuse counseling to offenders in a correctional facility.
Incumbent administers assessments to determine readiness for substance abuse treatment and develops treatment plans for offenders. Incumbent performs individual offender and group therapy counseling and consultation to promote rehabilitation. Appropriate licensure from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses is required POST certified or certifiable in the State of Utah Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Applies treatment to special needs population. Assesses and connects individuals with appropriate resources.