Community, Counseling, and Correctional Services, Inc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides group and individual chemical dependency treatment services to family members at NEXUS. 

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A Bachelors degree in an appropriate Behavioral Science field and at least one (1) year of experience working with adult or juvenile offenders in a correctional facility and Montana State Licensure as an Addictions Counselor; OR at least three (3) years of experience working with offenders in a correctional facility and Montana State Licensure as an Addiction Counselor.

CONDITIONS OF WORK
Working conditions are inside in a climate-controlled environment with occasional background noise.  Occasional travel may be required.  The Licensed Addiction Counselor works five (5), eight (8)-hour shifts per week.  Afternoon, weekend and evening work may be required. Considerable documentation and paperwork requirements exist.      

STARTING SALARY
The starting salary is dependent upon experience and education.

BENEFITS
Unless otherwise noted, benefits generally include: optional health, life and dental insurance for employees and dependents; vacation, sick leave, paid holidays; 401-K Plan; Cafeteria Benefits Plan; Employee Assistance Plan; and Education Assistance.  Benefit eligibility is determined by length of service and employment status. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested persons should submit a letter of application to Patti Petersen at Nexus no later than 12:00 p.m. October 31, 2011.

 Application materials that are late or incomplete will be rejected.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Qualified applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations.  Modifications may be provided to assist applicants to participate in the recruitment and selection procedure, to perform the essential duties of the job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment available to others.  Applicants must request an accommodation when needed.  To request an accommodation contact Colleen O'Leary Director of Human Resources, 406.782.0417. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY As required under the Immigration and Control Act, any persons wishing to work for CCCS regardless of the nature of the job or the number of hours employed are required to show proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work prior to beginning employment.  Examples of such documentation include but are not limited to: a birth certificate or social security card along with a driver’s license or other picture identification including U.S. Passport and/or green card.  CCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  CCCS does not discriminate on the basis of  Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Age, Sexual Preference, National Origin,  Mental or Physical Disability,  Veteran Status or any other basis provided by statute.    CCCS  strongly encourages qualified minorities to apply.

This position announcement was posted on 10/24/11.

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