Chemical Technician jobs in Pierre, SD

Chemical Technician determines the physical and chemical properties of compounds and materials using quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis. Performs a variety of chemical tests using instrumental methods and standard test equipment. Being a Chemical Technician prepares materials for laboratory examination and conducts quality, safety, and compliance assessments. Follows established SOPs. Additionally, Chemical Technician sets up and maintains lab equipment. Records and tabulates data and documents observations and results. Requires an associate degree in chemistry, science or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chemical Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Chemical Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • South Dakota State Government
  • Pierre, SD FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 26531
    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

    This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly 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:

    • Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
    • Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
    • Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent, accountable and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
    • Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

    Who we want:

    • a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
    • a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
    • a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
    • a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Corrections with integrity and enthusiasm;
    • an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

    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:

    • screening and assessment of individuals for behavioral health concerns;
    • group counseling for chemically dependent offenders;
    • development of treatment plans to facilitate effective methods of creating behavior modification and a success plan for recovery;
    • counselor may provide additional behavioral health groups as needed;
    • assistance with release planning to determine substance use disorder services upon release from the correctional setting to facilitate continuity of care.

    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.

    A license in addiction counseling or application for recognition as an Addiction Counselor Trainee within 10 days of hire is required. Trainees must meet all requirements for certification per the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP) by the end of the recognition period. One required course, as outlined in the academic requirements by BAPP for certification as an addictions counselor, will be paid for by the Department of Corrections per semester following six months of employment. Additionally, work experience hours and supervised hours of practical training experience required by BAPP will be provided. Preference for candidates with current chemical dependency certification.

    The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

    • experience in the delivery of clinical services.

    Knowledge of:

    • social, behavioral, psychological, and physical effects of chemical dependency;
    • individual, group, and family therapy techniques;
    • community resources for the treatment and rehabilitation of chemically dependent clients;
    • criminal thinking patterns and corrective thinking process;
    • co-occurring disorders.

    Skill to:

    • effectively communicate and motivate treatment-resistant clients;
    • effective time management;
    • be organized.

    Ability to:

    • identify symptoms of alcohol and/or drug abuse;
    • gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning clients;
    • establish and maintain effective interpersonal counseling relationships with clients;
    • formulate treatment plans and make recommendations on client care;
    • perform treatment needs assessments and treatment planning;
    • facilitate groups and prepare discharge summaries;
    • work in a correctional facility;
    • adhere to the security of such correctional facility.

    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 athttps://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=P8H
    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"




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Chemical, Fertilizer, Seed and Agronomy Sales $65,000 to 80,000+
  • 360 Headhunter
  • Gettysburg, SD FULL_TIME
  • New and appealing opportunity for a sales agronomist in central South Dakota for someone that has a career start in agronomy and/or agronomy sales with a reputable and growing cooperative! This locati...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Maintenance Technician
  • Thies and Talle Management
  • Fort Pierre, SD FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Thies & Talle Management, Inc., a leading property management company with over thirty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Technician...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Production Technician
  • Genus PLC
  • Mound, SD FULL_TIME
  • Business Overview Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. PIC is the sw...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Budget Technician
  • Indian Health Service
  • Rosebud, SD FULL_TIME
  • This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicant who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. This position is locate...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Restoration Technician
  • Mustang Disaster CleanUp
  • Pierre, SD FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for a job that can take you places? Tired of being bored or not challenged? Mustang Disaster Clean up is looking for a Restoration Technician position in Pierre, SD. You'll never be bo...
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
  • US Navy
  • Pierre, SD
  • About Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians have expertise in the most conventional and unconventional explosive...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Department Of Health And Human Services
  • Fort Thompson, SD
  • Summary This position serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at one of the various Hospitals or Clinics in the Great ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Security Officer
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Pierre, SD
  • Summary Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all t...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Scientist (Remote Consideration)
  • Careerbuilder
  • Pierre, SD
  • Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Hartford, CT (...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Region Materials Technician
  • State of South Dakota
  • Pierre, SD
  • Job Description Job Description Job ID: 26348 Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations / Pierre Reg...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Region Materials Technician
  • State of South Dakota
  • Pierre, SD
  • Job Description Job Description Job ID: 26348 Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations / Pierre Reg...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Full-time Nights
  • Avera St Mary's Hospital
  • Pierre, SD
  • Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes...
  • 2/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Full-time
  • Avera St Mary's Hospital
  • Pierre, SD
  • Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes...
  • 2/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second-least populous state capital in the United States, following only Montpelier, Vermont, and the eighth-most populous city in South Dakota. Founded in 1880 on the east bank of the Missouri River opposite Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the state capital since South Dakota gained statehood on November 2, 1889. It was challenged by Huron for the capital and won because of its location in the geographic center of t...
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