Counselor - Advocate - Specialist (HS/Equivalent & Up) Hamilton & McMinn Job at Helen Ross McNabb Center, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Helen Ross McNabb Center
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Now Hiring: Counselors, Advocates, Specialists & Peer Support Staff
Education Level: High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Higher
Location: Hamilton & McMinn Counties, Tennessee
Start Your Career with Purpose – Join the McNabb Center Today!

We’ve been waiting for someone like you! If you’re passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in behavioral health and social services, the McNabb Center offers a wide range of meaningful opportunities in Hamilton and McMinn Counties .
Our mission is simple but powerful: “Improving the lives of the people we serve.” We are currently hiring positions for candidates with a high school diploma, GED, or bachelor’s degree .

Peer Support Specialists

Starting Pay:  

  • Full-Time: $17.40 / hour (based on education and experience)
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day recovery support to clients inside the  Hamilton County Corrections Facility 
  • Serve as a role model using personal experience with mental health or substance use recovery
  • Lead or co-facilitate groups, engage clients in programming, and promote empowerment
  • Maintain a welcoming, recovery-focused atmosphere in the Hamilton County Corrections Facility 
    Education Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent
    Applicants must be primary mental health or substance use consumers in recovery.
    Increased pay available for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS).

Mental Health Technicians (Supportive Housing)

Starting Pay:

  • Full-Time: $16.71 / hour (HS level)
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct care and monitoring in Supportive Housing programs with 24/7 staffing
  • Conduct intakes, perform safety checks, inventory belongings, and supervise clients
  • Facilitate psychoeducational groups and maintain a supportive recovery environment
  • Staff should be eligible for certified driver status in order to meet all expectations of this position, including transportation of clients in a Center van. Certified driver status includes: valid driver's license with F-endorsement, current car insurance, and 3 years of acceptable driving history on their MVR. Only staff age 25 and over may drive a Center vehicle per McNabb's insurer; staff under age 25 may be waived from this responsibility but are still expected to meet other requirements of a certified driver. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. Must be capable of driving a personal vehicle to transport clients and/or conduct Center business as needed with mileage reimbursement when using own vehicle.
  • Work shift-based schedules including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
    Shift Differentials: Available for 2nd and 3rd shifts
    Education Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent

General Requirements & Additional Information

  • Driver’s license and reliable transportation required for most positions
  • F-Endorsement license may be required for roles involving client transportation
  • Salaries are based on education, experience, licensure, certification , and client population served
  • Applicants selected for further consideration may be contacted via email, text, or phone by a McNabb Center hiring manager

Available Locations:

  • Hamilton County, TN
  • McMinn County, TN

Apply today and help us continue our mission of “Improving the lives of the people we serve.”
Join a team that values compassion, integrity, and community impact.

EOE McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Description This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Background Checks McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing.

Compensation details: 16.71-17.4 Hourly Wage

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Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Currently hiring, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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