TEAP Specialist: Youth Drug & Alcohol Counselor

ENDLESS HORIZONS; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps Center seeks a TEAP Specialist to serve as the center's drug and alcohol abuse counselor. The role focuses on prevention, counseling and supporting teens and young adults in employability and wellbeing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with an active license/certification and, ideally, CSAC. Experience includes providing individual and group interventions and collaborating with health and wellness staff to integrate prevention plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an active, unrestricted license/certification as an independent practitioner in the state where the center is located.
• CSAC certification may be required or preferred.
• One year of experience in a related wellness/counseling role.

Responsibilities

• Provide at least a 1-hour interactive presentation on substance use prevention for new students.
• Schedule and conduct three annual center-wide prevention and education activities.
• Participate in clinical consultation with Center Director, CMHC and staff on prevention efforts.
• Review intake forms or assessments within one week of arrival.
• Provide individual and group intervention focused on employability barriers.

Skills

Teens counseling

Wellness focus

Group counseling

Prevention education

Education

Bachelor's degree with active license/certification

CSAC

Job description

Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps Center seeks a TEAP Specialist to serve as the center's drug and alcohol abuse counselor. The role focuses on prevention, counseling and supporting teens and young adults in employability and wellbeing.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with an active license/certification and, ideally, CSAC. Experience includes providing individual and group interventions and collaborating with health and wellness staff to integrate prevention plans.