Substance Abuse Worker Black Mountain

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title

Substance Abuse Worker (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC04

About Us

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. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

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.


Key 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Hiring Range $31,084 - $54,397

Work Schedule:
Have flexibility to work any shift (3rd, 2nd, and 1st) to staff the 24/7 operation of these facilities; according to the need. Employees may be assigned to work 8 or 10-hour shifts 4 or 5 days a week.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Other Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Must possess CPR Certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."  If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and a valid driver’s license

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov