Job Details
Job Location
South Side – Pittsburgh, PA
Position Type
Casual
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Position Description
Devereux/TCV Community Services is Hiring Immediately for a casual DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Highway Safety Instructor!
$30.00 to $35 hour – Alcohol Highway Safety DUI Instructor Certification, Preferred!
Join the Devereux/TCV Community Services Team!Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team that serves others? Are you interested in a mission-driven and friendly work environment with opportunities for career advancement and quality training and development? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux/TCV Community Services team! We have been a leading community-provider in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs for over 48 years, and are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care.
Position Type:This is a casual position which requires flexible hours to include day, evening, and/or weekend work up to 28 hours a week to meet program and client needs. Changes and/or additional hours must be pre-approved by direct supervisor.
Position Location:Various locations, including South Side or Bridgeville site, or facilitate AHSS at the DUI Hotel.
The primary purpose of the DUI Specialist position is to complete drug and alcohol assessments to determine the level of care needed for the client to satisfy the court mandated treatment required by the new DUI law; and to facilitate education and intervention, and/or treatment groups to create an environment in which clients can explore the extent of their drug/alcohol use and its impact on their lives and that of their family members. Referrals for additional treatment are an essential aspect of this position and services are providedin accordance with TCV/Devereux’s mission and values as well as the regulations set forth by the Pre-Trial Services Allegheny County Alcohol Highway Safety Program acting in accordance with Penn Dot standards. Specifically, the DUI Specialist position is designed to:
- Respond to emergent referrals, client issues/needs, to support client served and the courts.
- Conduct DUI Alcohol Highway Safety classes.
- Conduct DUI Drug and Alcohol assessments as assigned by supervisor (in office, tele-assessments, jail assessments.
- Conduct DUI intervention and or/ treatment groups.
- Facilitate scheduling DUI class based on assessments.
- Schedule and maintain records of class and group attendance; monitor AA attendance per policy
- Collect and record payments from clients ensuring accuracy in all transactions
- Complete all documentation in accordance with federal, state, and county regulations and requirements
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to be Successful in this Position include:
- A thorough knowledge of the DUI laws, public speaking, group interpersonal dynamics and an overall view of the community-based treatment resources.
- Knowledge of addiction and an ability to balance the needs of the DUI program, clients and staff.
- Adept in setting appropriate therapeutic boundaries and following all organization rules, regulations and procedures.
- Competency in basic computer knowledge required, including Microsoft office and the ability to use email.
- Able to make decisions and act in accordance with the TCV/Devereux’s policies and procedures.
Why TCV Community Services?Being a colleague at TCV has its advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals in a friendly and uplifting culture who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
- Competitive wages of up to $30.00 to $35/hour.
- Employee Assistance, wellness and work/life balance programs.
- Extensive opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
- Dynamic and supportive working environment.
How to Apply:You can apply for this opportunity directly through this job posting, Indeed or TCV.net.
TCV Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
TCV is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. We celebrate diversity and have a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background and experience of all of our colleagues at TCV.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
- Alcohol Highway Safety DUI Instructor Certification (CRN) preferred; and
- Three (3) years of experience facilitating drug and alcohol treatment or DUI groups
- Act 33/34, Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearancesrequired.
Devereux/TCV has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.