Substance Abuse Worker Black Mountain

State of North Carolina • Buncombe County Office Buncombe, NC

1d • $31,084 - $54,397 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Must possess CPR Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a valid driver's license OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full State benefits
• Shift premium pay is also available in addition to the base salary for employees assigned to 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Variety of leave options
• Professional development opportunities
• Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED