Substance Abuse Program Coordinator

State of North Carolina•Wayne, MI

5d•$43,267 - $75,718•Onsite

About The Position

This Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (SAPC) position is located at the DART Center (Goldsboro, NC). This is a 300-bed residential treatment facility responsible for the delivery of chemical dependency treatment services to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System and transitioning back into the community. The Substance Abuse Program Coordinator supports the daily operation of a residential substance abuse treatment program by providing administrative and clinical supervision, overseeing facility and safety practices, and coordinating staff activities to ensure consistent and effective service delivery. The role functions as the building administrator, works under the supervision of the Human Services Program Manager II, and collaborates with other unit administrators to maintain program continuity and operational quality.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of audit processes
Documented knowledge of report writing or clinical documentation

Responsibilities

Providing administrative and clinical supervision to Substance Abuse Workers and indirect oversight of Substance Abuse Counselors.
Managing building operations, materials, equipment, and safety practices to maintain a functional residential treatment environment.
Overseeing treatment‑related processes including intake, assessments, service delivery, documentation, and program continuity.
Developing work schedules, assigning tasks, and evaluating the performance of assigned staff.
Coordinating staff and unit activities with other administrators to support overall program effectiveness.
Monitoring daily operations to ensure compliance with established procedures, standards, and treatment protocols.
Supporting consistent delivery of individual and group counseling, education, recovery planning, and referral activities.