Substance Abuse Program Coordinator

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Health Services Job Classification Title Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (NS) Position Number 60056809 Grade NC10 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This position will initially be based in Eastern North Carolina and will support responsibilities and assignments throughout the ACDP District EAST.  This position will report to the District EAST Manager or one of his designees. Within ACDP, this Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (SAPC) position works with the Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical (SACC) to plan, administer, and coordinate ACDP East Recovery Road services. This position will work with the ACDP Recovery Road counselors to provide initial awareness of recovery services available to offenders and will work to maintain treatment/recovery work with offenders throughout incarceration. An essential component includes offender aftercare preparation for transition to community recovery services.  Work will include Relapse Management, Medication Assisted Treatment education/referral, linkage to substance use disorder and/or Mental Health treatment programs, Home Planning assistance, client education, vocational resources, and other community-related resources. Other responsibilities include screenings, referrals to ACDP treatment programs, brief intervention, and documenting in OPUS and HERO electronic health record systems.  Maybe utilized to process offender records requests. This position will assist the Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical (SACC) in the coordination of the ACDP East Recovery Road Service team across assigned prison facilities. Additional responsibilities may include assisting the SACC with developing work schedules and assigning tasks. This position will require frequent travel to complete essential duties at multiple facilities and may also include providing primary programming coverage in an assigned ACDP location to meet emergent needs. Necessary Special Qualifications Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board. This is a REPOST - previous applicants DO NOT need to reapply in order to be considered! Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $43,267 - $75,718 The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date   Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:   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. State Benefits Information:   The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:  Health Insurance options  Retirement Plans  NCFlex Supplemental Benefits  Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave  Paid Parental Leave  Visit the State Benefits  website  for additional information.  The Rehabilitation and Reentry Division oversees services, programs, and community partnerships aimed at helping individuals reintegrate into their communities following incarceration. Staff members work with people who are incarcerated, probationers, post-release supervisees, and parolees. This division collaborates with prison and supervision staff to create individualized reentry plans, coordinate services, and deliver evidence-based programs to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism.  Application Process   NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.    Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.  Applications must include:  Complete education history (including high school)  Full work experience details  Certificates and licenses, if applicable  Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.  Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.  Applicants  may  be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.  If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.  Education Equivalency Verification   The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at  https: