Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor
Are you looking to grow your career with the State of Connecticut? If so, take a look at this great opportunity below!
***Certification/License are required***
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting Correctional Substance Abuse Counselors (CSAC) for our Addiction Services Unit located within our Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- The chance to work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) plus 13 paid holidays;
- A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings;
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
- A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work and;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- This recruitment will be used to fill positions in correctional facilities located throughout the State at various locations (listed below) on first shift or second shift (7:45 AM - 3:00 PM with one late day 12:45 PM - 7:00 PM, OR 2:00 PM-9:00 PM Monday - Friday):
- Shift differentials are available for second shift hours.
- The immediate need is to fill a full-time position, second shift, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 36.25 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday, located in our Addiction Services Unit within our Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT.
- The CSAC position independently performs a full range of tasks in the provision of specialized individual or group substance abuse counseling services to offenders.
- Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14 week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.
ABOUT US
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered reentry initiatives to support responsive evidence based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.