Substance Abuse Counselor

Management & Training Corporation; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor at the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY to provide support, guidance, and hope to students.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining TEAP, spreading awareness, and training staff to prevent substance use issues. You will assess students, prepare intervention plans, and work with counseling, health/wellness, and HR teams for referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral science or related field required.
• Must be certified for drug and alcohol counseling.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain TEAP components across center programs and policies.
• Work with new students on testing and development of assistance plans during 45-day probation and career preparation period.
• Provide assessment and intervention plans for students testing positive for drugs or alcohol.
• Coordinate with counseling, health/wellness, and HR for referrals related to TEAP issues.
• Deliver ongoing TEAP trainings for staff on identification, reporting, and counseling techniques.
• Conduct TEAP classes and group education sessions for students and staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral science or related field

Job description

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Job Description

Empower Change as a Substance Abuse Counselor! Join the team at the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY as a Substance Abuse Counselor, where you'll make a lasting impact by providing support, guidance, and hope to those in need. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to truly change lives. If you’re driven by compassion and a desire to help others succeed, we’d love to have you on board!

What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP) to spread awareness, aid in prevention, train staff and network with the community in relation to substance use/ abuse issues.

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing procedures to coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance.
• Work with new students for testing, assessments and development of assistance plans during the 45-day probation period, participate in career preparation period, and provide information on prevention activities on and off center.
• Provide assessment and assistance/ intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or alcohol.
• Provide input to counseling, health/ wellness, and human resources department for necessary referral of students and/ or staff with TEAP problems.
• Provide on-going comprehensive training for all staff to aid in identification and reporting substance abuse problems, individual counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
• Conduct TEAP classes, group education, materials and information, peer support and other prevention sessions to students/ staff.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral science or related field required
• Must be certified for drug and alcohol counseling.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Schedule

Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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