Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Eckerd Connects; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is looking for a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Pittsburgh team. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for developing programs to prevent and intervene in substance abuse with youth. Ideal candidates will have CSAC, CADC, or LADC certification, plus experience with disadvantaged youth.

We offer a supportive environment with benefits including a retirement savings plan. The role involves training staff and monitoring student progress in our accredited Job Corps program.

Qualifications

• CSAC certification or CADC/LADC required.
• Prefer one year of experience working with youth.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement programs related to substance use and abuse.
• Conduct in‑service training for staff and students.
• Monitor behavior and progress of students in prevention/intervention programs.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Substance use and abuse prevention

Education

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification

Master's degree

Job description

About this position

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Part‑time Benefits:

• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• AD&D Insurance

Hourly Rate: $26.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Licensed Addiction Counselor is responsible for the designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician and Center Director.
• The Licensed Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
• Conducts in‑service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
• Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.
• Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
• Prefer one year of work‑related experience; experience working with youth preferred.
• Prefer Masters degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug‑Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Program Location

Pittsburgh Job Corps
7175 Highland Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Eckerd Connects is a drug‑free workplace and utilizes E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.