State of Hawai'i
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST IV - CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - HAWAII ISLAND
State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment Number 24-0337
The immediate permanent, full-time vacancy position is located at Kulani Correctional Facility in Puna, Hawaii Island
Salary:
$5,258 to $6,399 per month - (SR-22, Step D to I)
Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
The Substance Abuse Specialist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of certified or licensed practitioners, social workers, and/or other public or private rehabilitative employees, groups or agencies collaborating on multi-disciplinary assessment, development and implementation, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans aimed at helping users overcome their alcohol and/or substance use; independently conducts a variety of educational, treatment and therapeutic related classes; and participates in the development, evaluation, and modification of program policies and procedures, treatment approaches, and development and modification of substance abuse treatment education and related therapeutic classes and curriculum.
These Substance Abuse Specialist IV positions represent the senior-level substance abuse specialist responsible for independently providing the most intensive and continuous professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services for the most complex cases; and perform other related duties as assigned.
To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience:
Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved assessing individuals and developing individualized treatment plans for alcohol and/or drug use intervention; and providing substance abuse counseling and education to individuals and/or groups in an alcohol and/or drug treatment program. Such experience MUST have demonstrated knowledge of the goals, objectives, principles, methods, standards, and techniques of substance abuse treatment.
Selective Certification Requirement [Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certificate]:
In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the current vacancy position, the Substance Abuse Specialist IV must have the ability to assess and treat inmates with substance abuse problems through counseling and facilitating educational sessions. The incumbent must also have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the behavioral, psychological, social and health effects of psychoactive substances on alcohol and/or drug users. Finally, the incumbent must have knowledge of the principles, methods, and standards of substance abuse treatment, counseling, and case management in order to perform the specialized counseling and reentry-oriented duties required of these positions.
Driver's License:
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Other Requirements: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:
As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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The immediate permanent, full-time vacancy position is located at Kulani Correctional Facility in Puna, Hawaii Island
Salary:
$5,258 to $6,399 per month - (SR-22, Step D to I)
Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
The Substance Abuse Specialist serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of certified or licensed practitioners, social workers, and/or other public or private rehabilitative employees, groups or agencies collaborating on multi-disciplinary assessment, development and implementation, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans aimed at helping users overcome their alcohol and/or substance use; independently conducts a variety of educational, treatment and therapeutic related classes; and participates in the development, evaluation, and modification of program policies and procedures, treatment approaches, and development and modification of substance abuse treatment education and related therapeutic classes and curriculum.
These Substance Abuse Specialist IV positions represent the senior-level substance abuse specialist responsible for independently providing the most intensive and continuous professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services for the most complex cases; and perform other related duties as assigned.
To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Specialized Experience:
Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved assessing individuals and developing individualized treatment plans for alcohol and/or drug use intervention; and providing substance abuse counseling and education to individuals and/or groups in an alcohol and/or drug treatment program. Such experience MUST have demonstrated knowledge of the goals, objectives, principles, methods, standards, and techniques of substance abuse treatment.
Selective Certification Requirement [Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certificate]:
In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the current vacancy position, the Substance Abuse Specialist IV must have the ability to assess and treat inmates with substance abuse problems through counseling and facilitating educational sessions. The incumbent must also have knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the behavioral, psychological, social and health effects of psychoactive substances on alcohol and/or drug users. Finally, the incumbent must have knowledge of the principles, methods, and standards of substance abuse treatment, counseling, and case management in order to perform the specialized counseling and reentry-oriented duties required of these positions.
Driver's License:
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Other Requirements: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:
As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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