Substance Abuse Worker Black Mountain Tier 1

COO - Administration

Substance Abuse Worker (S)

Hiring Range $31,084 - $54,397

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!

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.

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.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits
** Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
** Shift Premium Pay is also available in addition to the base salary for employees assigned to 2nd and 3rd shifts.

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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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…