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

Description

This position is located at the ACDP DART Center (Goldsboro, NC).

DART Center is a 300-bed residential treatment facility responsible for the delivery of substance use disorder treatment services to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System and transitioning back into the community.

Currently, this employee's primary tasking is as a Building Administrator, receiving, direct supervision from the Human Services Program Manager II (Facility Manager).

At this facility, the Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (SAPC) is responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of the assigned residential building (s) through direct supervision of the Substance Abuse Worker (SAW) staff.

Specific tasks include developing work schedules, delegating duties, supervising daily activities within the building, and monitoring/interacting with residents/staff to ensure building safety, security and audit compliance.

This employee conducts performance appraisals and delivers disciplinary actions to assigned staff as necessary.

The SAPC collaborates closely with other DART Center clinical, medical, and administrative management staff to ensure the coordination of a broad array of facility service delivery and ongoing staff development/training as required in policy.

Additionally, as a credentialed clinical professional, this employee may be assigned to assist in the provision of clinical services, treatment components and/or supervision during periods of staff shortage or other circumstances, to include assignment at other ACDP in-prison clinical locations.

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

• Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

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:

• Documented knowledge of audit processes
• Documented knowledge of report writing or clinical documentation
• All degrees and/or certifications must be from accredited institutions.

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

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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Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) or an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board Act.

NOTE:

To obtain certified status in the CADC credential, one must complete three (3) years of counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional and satisfy these requirements of the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Out-of-state applicants with similar credentials from an IC&RC Member Board will also be considered.

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