Substance Abuse Counselor (TEAP) (58937) at ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC

Callicoon, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

24.64

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substance Abuse Counseling, Case Management, Student Support, Program Development, Community Resources Coordination, Drug Testing Administration, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Confidentiality Compliance, Integrity Guidelines Adherence, Career Success Standards, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Time Management

Industry

Strategic Management Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Delaware Valley - Callicoon, NY 12723 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $24.64 - $24.64 Hourly Job Category: Education Are you looking to launch a rewarding career helping today's youth? DVJCC is an incredible program where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while teaching them independent living and employability skills. Embark on your career with DVJCC by applying today! Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student. If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Delaware Valley Job Corps. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals. Benefits of the Position Include: • Competitive wage • 11 paid holidays a year • Generous vacation and sick time accruals • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA • Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA • 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching • Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance • FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees) • Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions • Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal • Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas. Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm Pay rate: 24.64 per hour Responsible to develop and facilitate the Center’s alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program. Educates and counsels students to reduce and prevent drug-related separations from the program. Develops individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success. Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws. o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. o Develops and implements alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention activities and integrates services into Center’s programmatic functions. o Develops and coordinates community resources for educating students on substance use and abuse. o Administers Center’s drug testing program to promote a drug-free environment. o Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program. Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides substance abuse counseling and education. o Counsels students individually and in groups on substance abuse. o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines. o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties. o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. o Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior. o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services. o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students. o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions. o Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred. A minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field required. Valid, active, unrestricted in-state License or Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling/Prevention required. Regional approval required. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 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 characteristics 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 their 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.

Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for developing and facilitating the Center’s alcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention program while providing counseling and education to students. They will also create individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success.