Substance Use Counselor (TEAP)

Position

Substance Use (TEAP) Specialist

Reports To

Health & Wellness Director

Department

Health & Wellness

FLSA STATUS

Hourly Non-Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

The TEAP Specialist oversees creating and managing the substance use prevention program which focuses on teaching young people employability skills. The program must emphasize prevention, education, identification of substance use problems, relapse prevention, and supportive services to enhance students' health, well-being, and access to quality employment. The guidelines for this program are outlined in the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH).

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration

Procedures

Wage $27.99-$28.00 / hourly

SCA fringe benefit eligible

Must possess current s tate unrestricted (SUDP) Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification / licensure

• Participate in applicant file review as requested by the Health and Wellness Director to ensure needs and resources for students with substance use issues are identified before enrollment
• Review new student Social Intake Form (SIF) to determine TEAP counseling needs and coordinate with counseling and wellness staff to provide intervention services as needed
• Provide an interactive presentation on substance use prevention for all new students during the first two weeks of arrival
• Conduct and maintain the drug and alcohol testing program on Center, and manage all positive and negative results as directed by the PRH
• Create and implement intervention plans and document all meetings within the Student Health Record
• Present education and information in the framework of overcoming barriers to employability
• Create and conduct training on substance use-related issues for students and staff
• Collaborate with various staff members to promote and provide a drug-free campus
• Collaborate with other members of the Wellness team to ensure the intervention program is fully understood and integrated on Center and all staff can support the plan
• Conduct regular group and individual sessions with any student interested in the TEAP program
• Create a plan for off-Center referrals as it relates to specialized or ongoing treatment for students in need of substance use treatment
• Create and maintain partnerships within the community that may provide no-cost services, education, and presentations that relate to substance use prevention
• Assist in developing Center policies and operating procedures related to substance use testing and intervention
• Assist in compiling quarterly report for submission to the National Health Service
• Schedule and conduct at least three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities
• Collaborate with the Center Mental Health Consultant to determine when a student needs to be medically separated (MSWR) from the program as it relates to substance use conditions
• Work toward meeting performance standards goals; Follow the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures; Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards; Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection's core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards / Results

Effective

Communication

Organization of Work

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience

Minimum of one year Addiction counseling preferred

Experience working with young adults preferred

Education

Must possess current Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification / licensure

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess current Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification / licensure

Valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include :

Disclaimer :

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment : Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR / First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law (360) 854-1260 or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.