Disability specialist vs addictions counselor

Differences between disability specialist and addictions counselor duties and responsibilities

Disability specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage programs dealing with TSG, COPA and enrollment.3.
• Manage and maintain eight classrooms with twenty-one staff members and 102 EHS and HS children.2.
• Track and manage HR/Payroll leave records; liaise with payroll to ensure accurate leave usage and balance.
• Refer staff to disability case managers, vocational rehabilitation services or community resources.
• Provide clients assistance with daily (ADL's).
• Attend various funding meetings, rallies and trainings pertaining to EHS and HS.4.
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Addictions counselor example responsibilities.

• Ensure and manage the compliance with Didi Hirsch policies and procedures, contracts and other regulatory agencies, HIPAA and DMH.
• Develop treatment plans and recommend a level of care within ASAM and DSM-IV guidelines, and approve requirements.
• Restore patients to productive roles by educating them about available community base organizations, and social and employment services.
• Perform initial evaluations and intakes, make eligibility determinations, conduct rehabilitation planning and problem solving, and counseling.
• Provide drug, alcohol, and rehabilitation counseling and education in a residential therapeutic community for female drug offenders.
• Serve as an advocate for family with private/public school-relate agencies (IEP meetings/education plans).
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