Substance Abuse Worker (buncombe County) (temporary)

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Swannanoa, NC, US
Base: $16.44 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Knowledge of addiction disease processes
Intervention techniques for substance use
Record keeping and incident documentation
This temporary position provides paraprofessional supportive casework services to clients and families in a treatment center facility

Job Summary

  • This temporary position provides paraprofessional supportive casework services to clients and families in a treatment center facility.
  • The role involves conducting initial screenings, arranging referral services, and applying intervention techniques for substance abuse issues.
  • Candidates must be credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS-A).

Matching Summary

This temporary position provides paraprofessional supportive casework services to clients and families in a treatment center facility.

Salary

Base: $16.44 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance eligible for 30+ hours/week under HDHP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Knowledge of addiction disease processes
  • Intervention techniques for substance use
  • Record keeping and incident documentation
  • Client transportation and security duties
  • Effective communication with clients

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to develop professional relationships
  • Experience in community group education
  • Understanding of facility emergency procedures
  • Willingness to perform food service maintenance

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential
  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS-A) credential
  • Credential recognized by NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board

Work Rights

Not specified

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