Substance Abuse Program Coordinator

About the role

• Agency
• Adult Correction
• Division
• COO - Health Services
• Job Classification Title
• Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (NS)
• Position Number
• 60056754
• Grade
• NC10

Description of Work

The Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (SAPC) is responsible for the administrative supervision and clinical practice fidelity of assigned alcohol/drug treatment staff.

Employees supervised by this position provide all aspects of alcohol/drug treatment in a prison setting including screening intake/orientation, assessment, treatment planning, group/individual counseling, documentation, client education, referral, case management, consultation and discharge planning.

The SAPC is responsible for the development/monitoring of work schedules, task assignments, daily oversight and coordination of ACDP activities, as well as with other unit supervisors to enhance overall program effectiveness within the facility. This position is located at Lumberton Correctional but may be asked to assist at other programs within the area.

As determined necessary by section leadership, the SAPC may maintain a caseload assignment.

This position reports directly to the ACDP District EAST Manager.

Salary Range: $43,267 - $75,718

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:

Management Preferences

• Thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and withdrawal management.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including crisis intervention, group counseling, family therapy, and behavior modification.
• Ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate substance abuse treatment programs while ensuring quality services, regulatory compliance, and effective client outcomes.
• Ability to recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff; manage workloads and resources; and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with community agencies, criminal justice partners, treatment providers, and support organizations while serving as a resource and consultant on substance abuse treatment and recovery services.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Working schedule: M-Th 10 hours (40 hours per week).

Benefits

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.

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.

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.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

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

ADA Accommodations

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

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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 Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist - Associate (LCAS-A), or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.