Substance Abuse Worker Black Mountain

State of North Carolina•Buncombe, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. 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

Pass a background check.
Have flexibility to work any shift (3rd, 2nd, and 1st) to staff the 24/7 operation of these facilities.
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 OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicants may be subject to a drug screen.
Adherence to PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

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.
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.