Substance Abuse Worker Black Mountain Tier 1

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Nc · Statewide

$31K–$54K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday

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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 Substance Abuse Worker positions are full‑time roles within the Division of Rehabilitation and Reentry, NC Department of Adult Correction. Positions are available at the Black Mountain Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women in Swannanoa, NC, These 24/7 residential programs serve probationers and parolees and offer full State benefits, including eligibility for shift premium pay on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Responsibilities

*Provide paraprofessional support and monitoring in a 24/7 residential substance abuse treatment setting.

*Communicate effectively with coworkers and treatment professionals to support client recovery.

*Observe and monitor resident behavior and activities throughout assigned shifts.

*Document incidents, medical emergencies, and daily events through required shift reports.

*Maintain a working understanding of basic substance abuse treatment services and program expectations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Hiring Range $31,084 - $54,397

Work Schedule:

Have flexibility to work any shift (3rd, 2nd, and 1st) to staff the 24/7 operation of these facilities; according to the need. Employees may be assigned to work 8 or 10-hour shifts 4 or 5 days a week.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

Shift Premium Pay is also available in addition to the base salary for employees assigned to 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Applying intervention techniques when needed.

Setting up, cleaning up, and maintaining the food service and equipment areas.

Administering medications as directed by medical staff.

Loading and unloading facility supplies, as needed.

Transporting residents from across the state to this facility. This may occur at any hour of the day or night while on duty.

Monitoring the security of buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

Thoroughly understanding the security and emergency procedures of the facility.

Other Responsibilities:

Required to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Accommodate modifications to work schedules including hold-over or schedule changes on short notice to provide critical operational needs.

Transport residents in departmental vehicles at any time during the night or day while on duty. This may require driving in different types of weather, traffic, or road conditions.

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Must possess CPR Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

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

Veterans' and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

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