--- title: Transition Specialist at Spectrum Health Systems description: Spectrum Health Systems is hiring for the Transition Specialist role in Chesapeake, VA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/transition-specialist-at-spectrum-health-systems-01a0ffeb-dc9a-77fd-b279-c6300e2e0dcf date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Spectrum Health Systems as Transition Specialist in Chesapeake, VA. Pays $25–$27.88 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/piar2m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Spectrum Health Systems | | **Location** | Chesapeake, VA | | **Salary** | $25/hr - $27.88/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Spectrum Health Systems. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Spectrum Health Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $49,000 – $54,000 a year (median $51,000). ## 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/hour. ($52,000 annually). Candidates with a CSAC, CADC, or equivalent certification/license are eligible for $27.88/hour. ($58,000 annually) **Benefits**: - Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances - Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs - Generous paid time off accrual - Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options - 401k with company match up to 7%! - Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide 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:** - 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 ## Skills - Case Management - Release Management - Professional Counselor - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Substance Abuse Counseling ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Program Coordinator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management/program-coordinator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26579 jobs - [Chesapeake, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/chesapeake?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1851 jobs ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99850 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26579 jobs - [Chesapeake, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/chesapeake?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1851 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)