Transition Specialist

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Discount programs

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Transition Specialist at Indian Creek Correctional Center in Chesapeake, VA.

The role focuses on education, release planning, and case management for clients nearing release from a Cognitive Therapeutic Community program. The position requires a Bachelor's in Human Services and a Virginia CSAC or equivalent within two years, with prior case management and substance abuse treatment experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services is required.
• State CSAC certification or Virginia Board-recognized credential within 2 years of signing.
• Case management experience is required.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment is preferred.
• Experience in correctional/secure settings is a plus.
• Experience with Therapeutic Community model programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing group education, release planning, case management, and re-entry preparation services to clients who completed the Cognitive Therapeutic Community program and are within 90 days of release.
• Arranging continuing care needs for returning citizens to meet treatment, support, and living needs after incarceration.
• Facilitates Thinking for a Change classes, attends Re-Entry Council meetings, and sponsors workshops for returning citizens.
• Works closely with Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to ensure quality services and promote a healing recovery environment.

Skills

Case management

Substance abuse treatment

Therapeutic Community

Corrections collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job 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

• 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