Transition Specialist
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job 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/hr. ($52,000
annually). Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent
certification/license are eligible for $27.88/hr. ($58,000
annually). 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 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 required. Experience
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. *CA *CB VADOC086
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