If you are looking for a challenging career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Substance Abuse Worker / Peer Support Specialist position at the Julian F. Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK-ADATC)  in beautiful Black Mountain, North Carolina.

The Substance Abuse Worker / Peer Support Specialist provides general alcohol/drug information, unit orientation, and community living supervision to clients in a residential substance use disorder treatment program. The Substance Abuse Worker / Peer Support Specialist primary job responsibilities are:

• Assure that the operational functions of the facility are accomplished at the level set forth in appropriate standards, guidelines and policy. 
• 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 distributes supplies as needed. 
• Perform routine head counts and monitors and supervises client movement. 

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.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the state job online application. Any information omitted from the application but included in an attachment will not be considered as qualifying experience.
Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application. “See Resume or See Attachment” will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please complete your application in full and address EACH of the below KSA's in the body of your application under the duties section for each position you've held previously. 

Qualified applicants must document on the applicationthat they possess ALL of the following by giving documented examples under "Job Duties" for each position held:

• Basic knowledge of the disease of addiction and recovery processes and treatment.
• Basic knowledge of intervention processes.
• Skill in creating and maintaining records and reports.
• Effectively communicate with persons with substance use disorders and community groups to distribute information and education related to treatment and recovery.
• Develop effective working relationships with professionals involved in treating substance use disorders.

For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.    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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resourcesfor details. 
Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 
• AND one year of experience working with individuals who are undergoing treatment for substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preferences: 

• Posses valid drivers license
• Peer Support Specialist certification 
• History of sustained recovery experience

North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.
 
To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit; please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.  
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-257-6238.