State Of South Dakota Pierre , SD 57501
Posted 1 week ago
Job ID: 26834
Agency: Department of Corrections/Behavioral Health/SD Women's Prison
Location: Pierre
Salary: $22.06 to $33.08 per hour, depending on licensure and experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
$10,000 Hiring Incentive! *
Full state benefits and SDRS retirement *
Current State Employees do NOT qualify for the Hiring Incentive
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections Behavioral Health team. For more information on the DOC, please visit https://doc.sd.gov.
Why the Department of Corrections?
At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference.
As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience:
Who we want:
What you will do:
Provide addiction counseling services to adult offenders at the Women's Prison in Pierre. Services include but are not limited to:
Those chosen for this position would have the opportunity to work on-site in Pierre, or via telehealth from other cities, such as Sioux Falls or Rapid City.
Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:
lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
The South Dakota Women's Prison is a National Health Services Corps (NHSC) approved site which can provide opportunities for student loan reimbursement.
Licenses and Certifications:
A bachelor's degree in alcohol and drug abuse studies, counseling, psychology or related field preferred.
Candidates must have CAC (Certified Addition Counselor) or LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) credentials from the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PJW
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
State Of South Dakota