Substance Abuse Treatment Services Coordinator - Goose Creek Correctional Center

Salvation Army Careers • Wasilla, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Treatment Services Coordinator works under the direction of the SATS Clinical Manager for The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program at Goose Creek Correctional Center. The position maintains a client caseload, facilitates groups, conducts staff meetings and training, and supervises all on-site counselors. The Coordinator ensures counselors meet ADOC SATS contract obligations and follow approved curricula, manages on-site staff, prepares required reports, and serves as the primary liaison with ADOC institutional staff.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, exempt, contract-funded position. The contract is expected to run from the date of award, approximately July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with optional renewals at the State’s discretion through June 30, 2029. Continued employment is contingent on successful renewal of the contract. The work takes place in an office setting inside an Alaska Department of Corrections facility and is subject to required approvals, background screening, security clearance, and other ADOC contract requirements.

Requirements

• Alaska State CDCI certificate or its equivalent; an Alaska State CDCI is required.
• Three years of direct clinical experience treating chemical dependency, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.
• Prior administrative and supervisory experience, skills, and abilities.
• Expert knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and their treatment.
• Experience consistent with Alaska State CDCII certification requirements and ability to obtain Alaska State CDCII certification within one year of hire.
• Pass ADOC background check and PREA screening; complete required Salvation Army background check and online Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission course.
• Knowledge and skill in group, individual, and family counseling; didactic presentations; case management; treatment and discharge planning; crisis prevention and intervention; clinical evaluation; and documentation.
• Ability to train clinical staff and work with diverse populations, including knowledge of cross-cultural issues.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, maintain composure under pressure, and communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy; creativity, self-motivation, flexibility, and leadership skills.
• Ability to understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions, give presentations, and speak publicly.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and apply ratios and percentages in practical situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ASAM CONTINUUM; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to learn new software with basic training.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Meet ADOC contract personnel requirements, including project manager approval, security clearance, agreement to the ADOC Code of Ethical Conduct 202.01a and Standards of Conduct 202.15a, completion of an ACOMS form and agreement, and submission of a Criminal Justice Information Services Addendum prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload, develop treatment plans, facilitate groups, and ensure clients comply with assigned curriculum.
• Conduct staff meetings and orient new employees.
• Supervise on-site SATS counselors, provide feedback and coaching, counsel staff, and initiate progressive discipline as needed.
• Develop and conduct training on chemical dependency, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, criminal personalities, and criminal thinking errors.
• Monitor service delivery and coordinate treatment activities to ensure counselors follow approved curriculum.
• Prepare statistical and other required reports, including quality-improvement and critical-incident reports, in a timely manner.
• Ensure counselors comply with ADOC SATS contract obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with ADOC institutional staff.
• Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed