DDS Case Officer 1

The candidate will be asked to perform professional, technical, and analytical work involved in the development, evaluation, and promotion of the Dual Disorders Services arm of Community Corrections/State Trial Court division.

This class has non-supervisory responsibilities over employees and/or interns involved in a program or programs for which the incumbent is responsible. This classification receives direction and reports to the Program Manager.

• Perform case officer duties as required which may include conducting assessments utilizing required state assessment tools including, but not limited to, addiction severity index (ASI) and Validated Risk/Needs Assessment upon certification.
• Attend/testify/cover courts.
• Participating in the development and promotion of the program.
• Assist in the development and design of program objectives and content.
• Research and recommends alternative methods of program management to identify possible alternative approaches or evaluate current techniques.
• May review instructional materials, methods, and media for possible use in programs.
• May participate in the dissemination of program information through designing pamphlets, attending conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., in order to promote, publicize and gain support for the program(s).
• Participates in the delivery, evaluation and analysis of programs and services.
• Performs analysis of data to identify aspects of successful program operations.
• May prepare analytical and interpretative reports for management.
• May consult with field experts to ascertain program related information.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends.
• Performs specialized services including teaching cognitive behavior curricula.
• May coordinate community resources.
• May recommend placement of clients in specialized programs as needed.
• Performs general administrative duties.
• Keeps accurate records.
• Writes narrative and statistical reports and letters.
• Other assigned duty as directed.

• Applicant must have a Bachelor Degree with two years experience in mental health counseling.
• Employee should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Employee must exhibit personal integrity, maturity, judgment, and emotional stability suitable to the job.
• Familiarity with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Population.
• Familiarity with clinical rating scales.