Transition Specialist

Transition Specialist

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc | Chesapeake, VA, US

Posted 9 days ago

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Description

Description

Location: Chesapeake, VA. Indian Creek Correctional Center is a level 2 medium security prison. This facility provides specialized treatment services to individuals with substance use disorder

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm OR 7:45 am - 4:45 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour. ($52,000 annually). Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent certification/license are eligible for $27.88/hour. ($58,000 annually)

Benefits:


  • Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances

  • Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs

  • Generous paid time off accrual

  • Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options

  • 401k with company match up to 7%!

  • Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Transition Specialist is responsible for:


  • Providing group education, release planning, case management, and re-entry preparation services to the clients who have completed the Cognitive Therapeutic Community program at Indian Creek Correctional Center and are within 90 days of their release from incarceration

  • Arranging continuing care needs for the returning citizens to prepare them to meet their various treatment, support, and living needs once they are released from incarceration

  • Facilitates Thinking for a Change classes, attends Re-Entry Council meetings in the Tidewater area, and sponsors outside vendors to conduct workshops and seminars for the returning citizens

  • Working closely with Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to ensure quality services and promote a healing environment where people with substance use disorders can learn to live in recovery as returning citizens


Qualifications

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required

  • State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification/license recognized by the Virginia Board of Professional Counselors is required within two (2) years of signing job description

  • Case management experience is required

  • Experience working in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred

  • Experience working within a correctional or secure environment is a plus

  • Experience working in Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus