TEAP Specialist

Equus Workforce Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Dayton, OH seeks a Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) Drug and Alcohol Coordinator to assess students, develop intervention plans, and coordinate referrals. The role leads prevention activities, facilitates groups, and provides counseling and relapse-prevention support within a multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration with center staff and community agencies ensures high-quality, integrated services for all students, including alignment with chain-of-custody

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or related behavioral-science fields.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Experience working with youth, educational programs, counseling, or support services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TEAP assessments and develop individualized intervention and support plans.
• Facilitate group sessions and prevention-focused educational programs.
• Provide counseling, prevention education, and relapse-prevention support to students.
• Coordinate with center departments and community agencies to deliver integrated services.
• Maintain TEAP data and prepare quarterly reports for the Department of Labor.

Skills

Group facilitation

Counseling

Crisis management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Job description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) Drug and Alcohol Coordinator is responsible for conducting substance‑use assessments for students, developing individualized intervention plans, and making appropriate referrals. The coordinator leads prevention efforts by designing and implementing educational activities, facilitating group sessions, and providing counseling and relapse‑prevention support. This role collaborates closely with center staff and community agencies to ensure the delivery of integrated, comprehensive, and high‑quality services to all students.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts TEAP assessments and develops individualized intervention and support plans.
• Facilitates group sessions, workshops, and prevention‑focused educational programs.
• Provides counseling, prevention education, and relapse‑prevention support to students.
• Collaborates with center departments and community agencies to coordinate comprehensive student support services.
• Participates in department processes that address student concerns, feedback, and program needs.
• Assists in creating, maintaining, and updating operating procedures related to TEAP program components.
• Works collaboratively with the Center Mental Health Consultant, Center Physician, Health Services staff, and other designated personnel to ensure proper integration of intervention strategies.
• Coordinates with the Recreation Department to develop activities and incentive programs that promote a healthy, substance‑free lifestyle consistent with TEAP goals.
• Serves as a liaison between TEAP, the Center Mental Health Consultant, and the Center Standards Officer on matters related to substance‑use intervention and program compliance.
• Performs quality‑assurance audits of program files and documentation.
• Maintains TEAP‑related data and prepares quarterly reports required by the Department of Labor.
• Ensures proper specimen collection, documentation, and handling in accordance with chain‑of‑custody standards.
• Supports the Center’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program by providing training, education, and ongoing reinforcement of prevention strategies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in:
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Public Health
• Or other related behavioral‑science fields

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working with youth, educational programs, counseling, or support services (preferred but may vary by internal policy).

Knowledge and Competencies

• Knowledge of substance‑abuse prevention, early intervention, and case management.
• Ability to facilitate groups, workshops, and educational sessions.
• Strong communication skills, crisis‑management capabilities, and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of confidentiality regulations and chain‑of‑custody procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current Health Certificate.
• Must demonstrate fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Must have the ability to present educational topics to students and employees and provide guidance and orientation to students in both individual and group settings.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.