TEAP Counselor (PT) (62506)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. seeks a Center Counselor to deliver prevention and counseling services within a Job Corps program. You will develop prevention plans, educate students to prevent separations, and coordinate resources to support retention and success.

The role requires an active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification, a degree from an accredited school, and at least one year of related counseling experience, with HIPAA knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license or certification for substance abuse counseling meets state requirements.
• Degree from an accredited school is preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate the Center’s alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program.
• Educate and counsel students to reduce and prevent drug‑related separations from the program.
• Develop individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with HIPAA laws.
• Coordinate community resources for educating students on substance use and abuse.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention, and completion of the Job Corps program.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

HIPAA compliance

Patient confidentiality

Education

Degree from an accredited school

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate the Center’s alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program.
• Educate and counsel students to reduce and prevent drug‑related separations from the program.
• Develop individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws.
• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data.
• Implement alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention activities and integrate services into the Center’s programmatic functions.
• Coordinate community resources for educating students on substance use and abuse.
• Administer the Center’s drug testing program to promote a drug‑free environment.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention, and completion of the Job Corps program.
• Establish supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provide substance abuse counseling and education.
• Counsel students individually and in groups on substance abuse.
• Produce quality work and assignments in a thorough, timely, and accurate manner.
• Maintain appropriate personal attendance, accountability, and work productivity standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Apply job knowledge to effectively complete all required responsibilities and proactively maintain the skills required to perform job duties.
• Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Show respect and courtesy to students and hold them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provide quality programs and services for students, ensuring that quality is maintained and student needs are met, and pursue improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
• Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, contributing meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge.
• Provide quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
• Effectively articulate thoughts and ideas, identify problems, analyze causes, and evaluate appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions.
• Follow up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
• Work in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accept direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager, including assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Degree from an accredited school (preferred).
• Minimum of one‑year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field (preferred).

EEO Statement

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.