Training Specialist

Pay: $ 17.85 per hour

Work schedule:Full Time Monday Friday day schedule

Benefit package includes:

• Medical Vision Dental and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave Military Leave and Civic Duty

Make a difference! Operated by theManagement & Training Corporation the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson Texasprovides a safe working environment and the opportunity to help people looking to turn their lives around.

What youll do: Youllreport to the CTI Manager and perform all substance abuse training activities to ensure Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and Management & Training Corporation (MTC) training requirements are met. All related responsibilities are to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Train all new clinical staff according to TDCJ TDSHS and MTC standards/requirements for all payers and programs.
2. Provides related assistance and guidance as required and provides for specific training to ensure that all staff receive clinical information in accordance with State and Federal regulations and program guidelines.
3. Ensures that clinical staff is completing training hours and recertification paperwork according to established guidelines maintaining an approved training schedule and following all requirements of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals for obtaining Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).
4. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
5. Maintain accountability of staff Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) major course work in Sociology Criminal Justice Psychology or related field preferred.
• Must possess current valid licensure as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHSP) or current valid licensure as Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
• Two 2 years fulltime wageearning experience in substance abuse treatment required.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record required unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual inservice training requirements and pass an annual background check both of which must be approved by TDCJ. Maintain credentials and/or licensure required to maintain employment in position.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in EVerify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department through or.