Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Apprentice (CADC)

Apprentice Educational Responsibilities

• Complete Core Course Topics totaling 480 hours through Haymarket CADC program.
• Core courses include Introduction to Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Principles and Practice in Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse and the Family: Theory, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Treatment of Special Populations (180 hrs.).
• Complete Supervised Mental Health Practicum (300 hrs.).
• Pass CADC Examination and become certified after completion of required education & work hours required.

Specifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the community.
• Knowledge of community resources, recovery principles, and person-centered care models.
• Basic computer literacy and documentation skills (Microsoft Office, EHR systems).

• Working Conditions
• Work performed in community, office, and behavioral health settings.
• Moderate physical activity: ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Occasional exposure to high-stress situations involving crisis or emotional distress.
• Requires flexible scheduling and use of personal or agency vehicle for field work.

Compensation

• $19 hourly.
• CADC Core Courses.

Mental/Physical Demands

Ability to conceptualize and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in a typical office environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist.

• This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job.
• It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
• The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*).
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.