SATS Coordinator at the Goose Creek Correctional Center

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch part of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.
Corps/Department: Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/ADOC SATS Program
Reports To: SATS Clinical Manager
FLSA Status: Full Time/40 hours per week; Non-Exempt

The length of the contract will be from the date of award, approximately 12/1/2020 through 6/30/2021 with optional renewal periods to be exercised at the sole discretion of the State up to 6/30/2023. Continuation of position is contingent upon the successful renewal of the contract for each period.

Education and Work Experience:
•An Alaska State CDCI is required.•Prior administrative, and supervisory experience, skills and abilities.•Three years of direct clinical experience in the treatment of chemical dependency, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.•Expert in the knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and its treatment.•Must have experience consistent with the requirements for Alaska State Certification Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDCII), though a Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS) certificate is preferred.•Able to obtain Alaska State CDCII Certification within one year from date of hire.•Must at minimum have an Alaska State CDCI certificate or its equivalent.•Must be able to pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.

Scope of Position/Essential Functions: Under the direction of the SATS Clinical Manager, the SATS Coordinator will maintain a caseload, facilitate groups, conduct staff meetings, and serve as the supervisor for all on site counselors. The SATS Coordinator will conduct training as well as ensuring all counselors are compliant with ADOC SATS contract obligations. The SATS Coordinator will be responsible for managing all on site counselors, submitting reports, and will serve as the primary liaison with ADOC institutional staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
•Expert knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and the treatment there of.•Skilled in the areas of group, individual and family counseling, didactic presentations, case management, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis prevention/intervention, clinical evaluation, and documentation requirements.•Ability to conduct training for clinical staff.•Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and skill in working with diverse population.•Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.•Strong organizational, verbal and written skills.•Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy required.•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain poise under pressure and successfully communicate with a wide range of personalities.•Must maintain a current Alaskan's Driver's License with a clean driving record.
•Maintain caseload, facilitate groups, and conduct staff meetings.
•Conducting orientation with new employees; supervising the performance of SATS Counselorsby consistently providing positive feedback to the staff when deserved to encouragecompetence; providing coaching, counseling and initiating progressive disciplinary actions withstaff as needed;
•Developing and conducting training sessions dealing with chemical dependency, substanceabuse issues, co-occurring disorders, criminal personalities, and criminal thinking errors.
•Monitoring the delivery of services and coordinating treatment activities ensuring Counselors arefollowing approved curriculum.
•Preparing statistical reports and other required reports completing all quality improvement,critical incident and other reports in a timely manner.
•Maintain a case load of clients, developing treatment plans, conducting groups and ensuringclient compliance with assigned curriculum.
•Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or othermanagement as required.

Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and ASAM CONTINUUM required; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Work Environment: The work environment is located inside an Alaska Department of Corrections facility in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be able to give presentations and be comfortable with public speaking. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

ADOC Personnel Management: This job description is for a contract funded employee position to provide substance abuse treatment services under a contract for the Alaska Department of Corrections (ADOC.) In addition to The Salvation Army Human Resource procedures for personnel, all staff working under the ADOC contract must also be approved by the ADOC project manager and will be required to pass a ADOC background check, complete a PREA screening, receive a Security Clearance, agreed to the ADOC Code of Ethical Conduct , agree to the ADOC Standards of Conduct , complete an ACOMS form and agreement, and submit a Criminal Justice Information Services Addendum prior to their hire. After hire, the ADOC reserves the right to disqualify, prevent, rescind approval, or remove any staff performing work under the contract, and is under no obligation under the contract to inform The Salvation Army of the criteria for disqualification or removal. Therefore, per the requirements of the ADOC contract, the Salvation Army reserves the right to terminate any employee deemed unsatisfactory to the ADOC.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.