Substance Abuse Worker & Peer Support Specialist – JFK ADATC

** Agency
* *** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Substance Abuse Worker (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC04

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** Description of Work
** Provide general alcohol/drug information, unit orientation, and community living supervision to clients in a residential substance use disorder treatment program. Ensure that the operational functions of the facility are accomplished at the level set forth in appropriate standards, guidelines and policy. May provide support services to clinical counselors and other professionals in a variety of duties, to include: crisis intervention, screening/assessment, group facilitation, record keeping and case management.

Assist in transportation activities, food service operations, and provision of support services to all professional teams. Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies and materials and distribute supplies as needed. Perform routine head counts and monitor and supervise client movement.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
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* Job Description:

(KSA/ MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES)
Recruitment Range: $31,200 – $51,525
* Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
* * Basic knowledge of the disease of addiction and recovery process.
* Ability to effectively communicate with people who use substances and facilitate recovery focused education.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships with professionals involved in treating substance use disorders.
* North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist certification is required.
* Experience facilitating groups.##
** This position is Non-exempt.**## ##
** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And
* Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.**## ##
** We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
**** Work Week:
Sunday - Saturday
**** Flexible Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday shifts
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* Hours:

40 hours/wk, (5) 8-hr days
**** Shift Premiums**
* ** Weekends: 5%**
* ** Evenings: 10%**
* ** Holiday Premium: 50%**## ##
** About the Facility:
** JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.##

** Supplemental Contact Information:
** DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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