Program Presenter for Driver Education

General Summary: 

 Under general supervision, responsible for the execution of activities associated with the driver intervention program by acting as a program monitor or presenter, as needed. The primary work schedule requires flexibility, as weekend work is required. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring (required overnight monitoring as scheduled)

 Conducts searches of all participant’s belongings upon entry to the program. Check rooms of participants for contraband and unauthorized visitors. Assist in securing medications. Ensures participant adherence to DIP rules. Manages participants as needed. Completes occurrence/incident reports and/or progress notes documenting any remarkable circumstances (i.e., illnesses, facility problems, serious rule infractions, and participant terminations. Accepts and reviews participant documentation as required.

 Conducts frequent headcounts per shift to ensure all participants are reported/recorded, including mealtimes, before the start of any session, after any occurrence, at lights out, after breaks, at wake up, during sleep hours, etc.

 Administer breathalyzer tests, as needed.

 Presenting

 Utilizing the curriculum and educational materials provided by the company, provide DIP education in the following areas:

 Traffic Safety

• BAC drugs and impairment.
• Level of license suspension and revocation.
• Fines and levels of incarceration.
• Driving tasks and specific psychomotor skills required.
• Physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance.

 Client education on alcohol and drug abuse and addiction 

• Physical and psychological aspects of alcohol and other drugs.
• Combining the use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Social consequences of the use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Signs and symptoms of abuse and dependence on alcohol and other drugs.
• Dysfunctional behavior resulting from the use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Progressive nature of alcohol and drug abuse and dependence.
• Abstinence as a lifestyle and self-help programs such as AA, NA, CA, etc.
• Treatment alternatives and local resources 

Performs other duties work related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

 Ability to communicate effectively and possess the ability to work well both independently and with others in a sensitive, supportive manner that will facilitate the achievement of client’s goals; ability to act as a role model who presents behaviors that are mature, self-sufficient and socially appropriate, ability to present a professional approach to all functions and relationships with all levels of staff, residents, other agencies, and the public; demonstrate strong documentation skills; ability to coordinate and/or assist with monitoring or training activities; ability to abide by agency and/or professional code of ethics.   

 Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school with a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency; basic knowledge of alcohol and/or substance abuse issues; may require possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license. Those who drive personal vehicles during business must be able to provide proof of insurance.