Transition Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Transition Specialist to support clients completing the Cognitive Therapeutic Community program and preparing for re-entry.

The role focuses on group education, release planning, case management, and coordinating continuing care to ensure successful transition after incarceration. The position involves facilitating Thinking for a Change classes, participating in Re-Entry Council activities in Tidewater, and engaging external vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field is required.
• State certification as a CSAC or Virginia-approved equivalent within two years of signing.
• Experience in substance abuse treatment is preferred.
• Experience in a correctional or secure environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing group education, release planning, case management, and re-entry preparation for clients within 90 days of release.
• Arranging continuing care needs for returning citizens to meet treatment, support, and living needs after release.
• Facilitates Thinking for a Change classes, attends Re-Entry Council meetings in the Tidewater area, and coordinates workshops for returning citizens.
• Collaborates with Virginia Department of Corrections personnel to promote quality services and a healing recovery environment.

Skills

Case management experience

Substance abuse treatment experience

Correctional environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field

Job 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

• 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 requiredExperience 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