Certified Peer Support Spc Tyger River Correctional Instit., Enoree; SPARTANBURG) Level 2

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The State of South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Provide individual & group counseling. Conduct program specific lectures. Provide case management services. Conduct drug testing as required. Provide discharge/aftercare planning referral services for successful community reintegration (employment, vocational rehabilitation, housing, etc). Assists other peer supports. Assists with implementation of treatment plans in collaboration with client to reach desired treatment outcomes and intervention strategies. Complete assigned monthly reports. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team for purposes of program evaluation development & case management consultation.

Maintain clinical documentation on all clients & all services provided from intake to discharge. Ensure clients' confidentiality & clients' rights are maintained. Participate in staff meetings and attend training as required. Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

State of South Carolina

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience. SCDC

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or GED and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience. Must be credentialed as a certified peer support specialist (CPSS) through Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC).

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.

Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.