Substance Abuse Program Coordinator

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Health Services

Job Classification Title

Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (NS)

Position Number

60056809

Grade

NC10

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position will initially be based in Eastern North Carolina and will support responsibilities and assignments throughout the ACDP District EAST.

Within ACDP, this Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (SAPC) position works with the Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical (SACC) to plan, administer, and coordinate ACDP East Recovery Road services. This position will work with the ACDP Recovery Road counselors to provide initial awareness of recovery services available to offenders and will work to maintain treatment/recovery work with offenders throughout incarceration. An essential component includes offender aftercare preparation for transition to community recovery services. Work will include Relapse Management, Medication Assisted Treatment education/referral, linkage to substance use disorder and/or Mental Health treatment programs, Home Planning assistance, client education, vocational resources, and other community-related resources. Other responsibilities include screenings, referrals to ACDP treatment programs, brief intervention, and documenting in OPUS and HERO electronic health record systems. Maybe utilized to process offender records requests.

This position will assist the Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical (SACC) in the coordination of the ACDP East Recovery Road Service team across assigned prison facilities. Additional responsibilities may include assisting the SACC with developing work schedules and assigning tasks. This position will require frequent travel to complete essential duties at multiple facilities and may also include providing primary programming coverage in an assigned ACDP location to meet emergent needs.

Key Duties Include:
•Providing administrative and clinical supervision to Substance Abuse Workers and indirect oversight of Substance Abuse Counselors.
•Managing building operations, materials, equipment, and safety practices to maintain a functional residential treatment environment.
•Overseeing treatment‑related processes including intake, assessments, service delivery, documentation, and program continuity.
•Developing work schedules, assigning tasks, and evaluating the performance of assigned staff.
•Coordinating staff and unit activities with other administrators to support overall program effectiveness.
•Monitoring daily operations to ensure compliance with established procedures, standards, and treatment protocols.
•Supporting consistent delivery of individual and group counseling, education, recovery planning, and referral activities.

NOTE
To obtain certified status in the CADC credential, one must complete three (3) years of counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional and satisfy these requirements of the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board. Out-of-state applicants with similar credentials from an IC&RC Member Board will also be considered. Alternatively, applicants possessing one of these credentials from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board will be considered:
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

***Applicants possessing one (1) of these credentials will be considered including those in an Associate Status.

Necessary Special Qualifications
Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $43,267 - $75,718

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

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:

• Knowledge of audit processes
• Report writing or clinical documentation
• Working with offenders to include treatment/aftercare

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options

• Retirement Plans

• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

The Rehabilitation and Reentry Division oversees services, programs, and community partnerships aimed at helping individuals reintegrate into their communities following incarceration. Staff members work with people who are incarcerated, probationers, post-release supervisees, and parolees. This division collaborates with prison and supervision staff to create individualized reentry plans, coordinate services, and deliver evidence-based programs to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism.

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 .

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years’ experience working in a criminal justice environment within a correctional facility, jail-based substance abuse treatment program, or a community based substance treatment program that serves offenders adjudicated through the criminal justice system after credentialing has been obtained. Necessary Special Qualifications Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS-A), or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.

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:

[email protected]