PT Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Continuing Education)

Cape Fear Community College•Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide classroom and/or online instruction to students enrolled in the Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor program within Continuing Education. This role involves delivering instruction, utilizing online learning platforms, adopting and enhancing course syllabi, preparing lesson plans and materials, developing assessments, and maintaining student records. The instructor will also oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to the teaching area and CFCC policies. Responsibilities may include assessing lesson relevancy and recommending improvements, and potentially providing coverage for other instructors.

Requirements

Professional skills, knowledge, and attributes within the field of Alcohol & Drug Counseling.
Knowledge of criteria for certification.
Knowledge of curriculum requirements for the 270 hours of didactic component of the certification process.
Knowledge of private and public agency employment requirements.
Knowledge of teaching to a diverse student base.
Knowledge of classroom instructional techniques.
Knowledge of current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral, written, and digital instructions.
Ability to interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally, in writing, and online.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to create effective audio-visual presentations.
Ability to make observations.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to communicate with others.
Ability to handle varied tasks simultaneously.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include standing or sitting for extended periods of time, using technology, handling varied tasks simultaneously, bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions, responding to questions, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Bachelor degree with a major in Psychology, Social Work or other closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (formerly CSAC) or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS).
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of healthcare overall, and behavioral health/substance abuse specifically.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with a major in Psychology, Social Work or other closely related field.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and/or online instruction to students.
Utilize online learning platform, Canvas, to supplement in-class instruction.
Adopt and enhance established course syllabus in accordance with the NC Combined Course Library.
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and changes as needed.
Develop and prepare supplemental materials to enhance lessons.
Develop and prepare tests/projects to evaluate student performance.
Develop assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance via Self Service and Canvas.
Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms, and grade rosters.
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines.
Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed.
May be asked to provide coverage for other Instructors on an as needed basis.