Substance Abuse Program Coordinator - Asheville, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

This position is currently located at Western Correctional Center for Women but may also have additional responsibilities in the development and delivery of treatment services at Avery-Mitchell Correctional.

In addition, duties could also require the SAPC to manage a caseload if needed at either location should the need arise.

This position reports directly to the ACDP District I Manager and is responsible for all resources, administrative supervision, and program operations for a substance abuse treatment program as assigned.

The individual selected for this position will be experienced and knowledgeable in evidence-based substance abuse treatment modalities, as well as possess skills and credentials required to provide effective program supervision.

This position provides administrative supervision for all assigned staff, developing work schedules, issuing work assignments, providing supervision and performance monitoring/evaluation, maintaining a high bed utilization rate with supporting documentation and performance measure recommendations.

Quality assurance and outcome measures are assessed and monitored by this position, with results/recommendations forwarded to the District I Manager.

This position will collaborate with stakeholders to further the ACDP mission, vision, and goals.

Again, this position is primarily officed/located at WCCW but may be assigned duties at Avery-Mitchell Correctional, or other area locations as needed.

Applicants must possess a current certification from the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board to qualify for this position.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.


Note to Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.

If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.

Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.

This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.

We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

Click these links for additional information:
Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note:

These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Knowledge of the theories or practices of chemical dependency counseling
• Experience in the assessment, treatment and/or referral of substance-abusing offenders or of clients involved in the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of an electronic system of treatment records and of a spreadsheet application

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND four years' experience working in a criminal justice environment within a correctional facility, jail-based substance abuse treatment program, or a community-based substance treatment program that serves offenders adjudicated through the criminal justice system after credentialing has been obtained.

Management Preference

Credentialled as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) (or an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Practice Board) to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Act.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institution.


CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Credentialed as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Specialist (CCJP), (or an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board) to practice under the provision of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act, plus an additional four years' experience working in a criminal justice environment after credentialing has been obtained.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Alternatively, applicants possessing one of these credentials from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board will be considered:

• Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Applicants possessing one (1) of these credentials will be considered including those in an Associate Status.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept.

of Adult Correction:
PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's

Next Generation Identification System:
Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.

If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help Line at For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help- Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lisa Byrd at or