Substance Use Counselor – SUDA-Fast Pretrial Services

Board of Water Supply; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: up to 21 days per year

Sick Leave: up to 21 days per year

Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 in some e

Training and Development

Health insurance

Group Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefit

Parking

Direct Deposit

EAP

PSLF Program

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to perform SUDA-Fast assessments for pretrial defendants at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) and Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC). The role involves coordinating with public safety and health partners, ensuring confidentiality, and guiding placement into the appropriate treatment programs.

The position operates under supervision, conducts comprehensive assessments, documents findings per federal regulations,

Qualifications

• Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) by Hawaiʻi’s Department of Health.
• Eligible for certification in CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SUDA-Fast’s primary substance use assessor for each client referred to his/her caseload.
• Coordinates with the Department of Public Safety for case assessment referrals, and referrals for treatment.
• Drives to and from OCCC and WCCC to conduct substance abuse assessments.
• Conducts and prepares substance use assessments of clients by utilizing a bio-psycho-social screening instrument to determine a client’s need for treatment and level of motivation, and makes recommendations for the appropriate level of care.
• Coordinates with the Department of Health and/or Hawaiʻi Cares to facilitate approval of care and placement into treatment, and with the treatment programs to schedule a proposed release date from OCCC.
• Communicate with the Department of Public Safety, defense attorneys and deputy prosecuting attorneys to effect activities for SUDA-Fast pretrial releases.
• Maintains client records in accordance with the Department’s policies and procedures, and in compliance with all state and federal laws.
• Perform statistical reporting tasks as required, and collaborate with the Department’s grant planners.

Skills

CSAC Certification

CPR/First Aid eligibility

Job description

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to perform SUDA-Fast assessments for pretrial defendants at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) and Women’s Community Correctional Center (WCCC). The role involves coordinating with public safety and health partners, ensuring confidentiality, and guiding placement into the appropriate treatment programs.

The position operates under supervision, conducts comprehensive assessments, documents findings per federal regulations,