CDOC (SOCIAL WORK / COUNSELOR III) - Substance Use Disorder Treatment - (STERLING)

Overview

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission :

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer :

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

Location and Minimum Context

Location : This position is located in STERLING ., CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Who May Apply : The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, licensure through DORA with the State of Colorado is still required at the time of application.

Job Description

This position provides substance use disorder services to a special population of offenders, participating in a parolee intensive treatment program operated by the department, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of offenders with mental illness, and substance abuse issues.

Responsibilities

Important Note : You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records.

Minimum Qualifications

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Required Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

Important Information and Conditions

For questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.hibpshman@state.co.us or 719-723-3973.

The Assessment Process : Applications will be reviewed to determine MQs; qualified applicants may be subject to comparative analysis, suitability screening, assessments, and other steps as required by statute and agency policy.

Use of AI tools to create or alter responses during the assessment process may result in disqualification.

Ensure Work Experience section fully addresses qualifications and accomplishments. Resumes alone are not accepted in place of Work Experience.

Additional Information

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of separation have specific pay considerations. For transcripts, licenses, or other documentation, upload copies to your application. If transcripts from outside the U.S. are submitted, they must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES service.

Background investigation will require at least ten years of the most current work experience unless related to the job.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES ARE TOBACCO FREE. Protected classes are encouraged to apply.

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