Substance Use Monitor
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:
Beatrice Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$17.657

Classification Salary Range:
$1.00 - $1,000.00

Job Posting:
JR2024-00006181 Substance Use Monitor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-29-2024

Job Description:
This classification level is responsible for monitoring, coordinating activities, arranging, conducting, and maintaining documentation for drug screenings. Responsibilities may include providing assistance to Probation Officers, contact with clients, scheduling, collecting, disposing, and maintaining records of urine specimens; conducting drug screenings; maintaining the inventory of testing supplies and equipment testifying in court; reporting and documenting testing results; ensuring documentation procedures are done in accordance with policies and procedures; and providing training on testing result documentation.

JOB DUTIES
Assist Probation officers with client contact and scheduling activities. Greets clients, collects testing forms and accompanies to drug testing area. Conduct drug screening in accordance with established systems and procedures using approved testing methodologies. This includes obtaining urine specimen from Probationers, recording, and reporting results. Stores testing samples in secure location and ensures chain of custody procedures are observed at all times. Maintains drug testing supplies and equipment inventory. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in criminal justice, medical/laboratory, or a related area. OR One year of experience as a drug technician or related position.

Preferred: Prior substance abuse or chemical testing training and working with the offender population.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Drug screening and chemical testing methodology. Safe work methods and procedures. Applicable testing equipment. Recordkeeping principles. Basic inventory management principles. Computers and related software applications. Performing drug screening. Collecting applicable samples. Maintaining specimen records. Monitoring inventory and supply levels. Maintaining operational records. Using a computer and related software applications. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials (chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, etc.), and challenging environmental conditions, imminent danger.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls and exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work.

$3,000* hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch!

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more.*(Hiring Bonus is for new permanent employees joining the Judicial Branch. It is prorated for part-time employees).


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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