Substance Abuse Counselor (TEAP)

Job Description

Job Description

Wage : $27.40 / Hour

Position Function :

Implements and maintains an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP), in compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) and management directives, emphasizing substance abuse awareness, prevention, staff training, and networking with community resources.

Schedule :

We are seeking (1) Full-Time TEAP Specialist with a Full CASAC (Full-Time = 44 hrs. / week for this position)

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Makes assessments of all students to determine those who might require interventions due to substance use
• Conduct individual and group counseling for students who may require interventions
• Participate in the orientation of new students during the Career Preparation Period
• Ensure all students who test positive for drugs are retested within the 45-day Probationary Period
• Provide follow-up counseling to students who have completed TEAP to encourage and prevent relapses
• Provide prevention education training to student employees during all phases of the Job Corps program
• Conduct in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse
• Collaborate with the Recreational department in developing leisure time activities and incentives to reinforce an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle
• Recommend medical separations with reinstatement for students who require alcohol and other drug treatments
• Act as a liaison between center and agency resources and referral contacts
• Maintain confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases

Note : This job description is not all-inclusive. You will perform all other assigned duties as required to ensure that on-going business needs are being met

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Benefits :

ADA Requirements :

Following the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to accommodate disabled individuals however, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee, or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability," means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

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Working conditions :

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.

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We are seeking (1) Full-Time TEAP Specialist with a Full CASAC (Full-Time = 44 hrs. / week for this position)