Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (Part Time)

Company: Strategix Management
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

*Only licensed professionals will be considered.Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov). -
The -Certified Drug/Alcohol Counselor (otherwise known as -TEAP Specialist) is responsible for maintaining a Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) to include drug and alcohol counseling, prevention education, student assessment, and reinforcement in compliance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Chapter 6 guidelines and the Job Corps Health and Wellness Desk Reference Guide. -Essential Functions -

• Designs and maintains a center-wide substance abuse prevention program to include regular presentations, ongoing individual/group counseling, training, incentives, and overall focus on a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. -
• Actively solicits and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations to provide no cost wrap-around services, educational presentations, and student transition support. - -
• Develops procedures for referring students to off-center substance abuse professionals or agencies for ongoing treatment and/or specialized services. - -
• Participates in applicant folder reviews as directed to ensure health resources are provided upon enrollment. -
• Reviews new student Social Intake Forms (SIFs) to determine TEAP counseling needs and coordinates with counseling and wellness staff to provide intervention services as needed. -
• Conducts regular group sessions with all interested students to promote healthy living. -
• Trains applicable staff in identifying students in need of TEAP services, referrals, and TEAP counseling techniques. - -
• Provides interactive TEAP presentation to all new students as part of the regular career preparation period schedule. -
• Participates in clinical consultations with management and wellness staff as needed to address substance abuse issues and education efforts. -
• Coordinates the center's drug and alcohol testing program for new students and positive-on-arrival students with PRH-specified time frames. -
• Develops and monitors student intervention plans and documents progress in student's health records -
• Collaborates with the recreation department to assist in developing leisure time activities and specific incentives to reinforce an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle -
• Coordinates information needed to compile TEAP-related reports due to the Job Corps National Office. -
• Conducts training on alcohol and other drugs of abuse to new staff and annually thereafter. - -
• Collaborates with the Center Mental-Health Consultant to determine when a medical separation is appropriate and should be recommended for a student with substance use conditions. - -
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices. - -
• Promotes a harassment-free environment. -
• Utilizes information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student's personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats. - -
• Adheres to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.
• Other duties as assigned. -Qualifications and Experience -Minimum -Bachelor's Degree in associated field with one year of substance abuse counseling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where the center is located. Experience working with and motivating youth. - Information technology proficiency including MS Office. - -Preferred -Bachelor's degree and four years of associated experience.Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources.Why Our work Matters:Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team's collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.Company Sponsored Benefits:If you are a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix's compensation package which currently includes health benefits from Kaiser Permanente. Our medical insurance currently includes nationwide HMO and POS (PPO equivalent) options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the base plan. Our dental and vision insurance through Principal currently includes an employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the respective corporate selected plans. The Company may from time to time, in its sole discretion, amend or terminate the benefits available to you and the Company's other employees. You will be covered by worker's compensation insurance, disability insurance and other governmental benefit programs as required by state law.Additional benefits include: - 401(k) with Immediate Company Match - 2 weeks of Vacation Days per calendar year - 40 Hours of Sick Leave - 11 Paid Federal Holidays - Life and Disability Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - Critical Illness Insurance - Accident Insurance
  

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