Substance Use Counselor & Staff Training Lead

MTC; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MTC operates the Flint Hills Job Corps Center in Manhattan, KS, and is seeking a qualified substance abuse counselor to support trainees through TEAP and TUPP programs.

You will develop coordination between substance abuse components and health education, provide counseling, assess students, and train staff to raise awareness and prevention efforts.

Join our team to help youth improve their lives with comprehensive services and community resources in a busy center setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state-approved substance abuse certification or license (CADC or CRADC).
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop a system to promote the integration of substance abuse components with center activities.
• Advise the center and health/wellness director on services, staffing and training requirements, initial assessment, and referrals to off-center resources.
• Provide counseling and personal development sessions regarding substance use/abuse.
• Assess students and develop/implement plans with counselors; provide TEAP/TUPP orientation and education to students and instructors.
• Provide input to the counseling services department for necessary counseling and referral of students with substance use/abuse problems.
• Ensure documentation of all student assessments and plans in medical records.
• Provide ongoing staff training for substance use awareness, identification, counseling skills and team building.
• Assist in providing substance-use related materials and development of health/wellness procedures regarding substance abuse.
• Work with recreation staff to develop community recreation alternatives.
• Refer inpatient care when needed and utilize community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

CADC/CRADC certification

Job description

MTC operates the Flint Hills Job Corps Center in Manhattan, KS, and is seeking a qualified substance abuse counselor to support trainees through TEAP and TUPP programs.

You will develop coordination between substance abuse components and health education, provide counseling, assess students, and train staff to raise awareness and prevention efforts.

Join our team to help youth improve their lives with comprehensive services and community resources in a busy center setting.