Drug Addiction Counselor

Want to make a difference in a young persons life This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living Make a Difference

Our PartTime Benefits:

• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5

• AD&D Insurance

Hourly Rate: $24.00

20 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Drug Addiction Counselor reports to the Health and Wellness Manager (RN) and a salaried exempt position.
• The Drug Addiction Counselor is responsible for the designs develops and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff center physician and Center Director.
• The Drug Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
• Conducts inservice training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
• Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant center physician Health and Wellness Manager (RN) etc.
• Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications:

• Active unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where Center is located.
• Prefer One year of workrelated experience.
• Prefer experience working with youth.
• Prefer Masters degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth particularly in a residential setting.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and DrugFree Workplace policy.

Additional Requirements:Broadbased knowledge of counseling techniques. Knowledgeable in the area of alcohol and other of abuse intervention programs. Ability to design develop and implement a program related to alcohol and other of abuse and interventions. Training skills in both individual and group counseling methods. Good organizational skills. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. Computer proficiency required. In addition an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education trains them for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Turner Job Corps
2000 Turner Corps Rd
Albany GA 31705

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