DescriptionPay: $25 per hour
Work schedule: Fulltime Monday Friday
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)
- Paid Holidays
Work with a purpose! Management & Training Corporation is proud to operate the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson TX. Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances.
What youll do: Youll supervise the peer support specialist and perform moderately complex substance abuse counseling work. Work involves planning coordinating and implementing substance abuse counseling activities; and coordinating with other departments to ensure the maximum utilization of resources available for DWI/SAFPF/ISF programs in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential Functions:
- Assists with substance abuse counseling and recovery skills training; participates in inmate orientation educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards guidelines policies and procedures.
- Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) which is developed based on results of an evaluation battery designed to assess inmate needs and risk associated with recidivism.
- Maintains accurate and complete case reports records and statistics necessary for the evaluation of the program. Maintain confidentiality of inmate data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
- Participates in sessions designed to teach and practice complex life skills such as assertiveness anger management goal setting managing criminality and changing thinking errors.
- Implements followup and aftercare plans for inmates that participate in the program prior to their release; and disseminates information on community resources for inmate placement in followup treatment.
- Make recoveryoriented support groups available to all inmates.
- Provide volunteer coordination recovery literature libraries time and space for open meetings study groups and sponsorship sessions. Serve as volunteer point of contact.
- Manage calendars for selfhelp involvement.
- Ensures the traditions and principles of alcoholics anonymous (AA) and narcotics anonymous (NA) are respected.
- Ensures inmates receive required training prior to leading recoveryoriented support groups. Assist in developing training materials and conducting training sessions for program staff and participants.
- Engage with inmates and others to gather feedback address concerns and ensure a positive experience with selfhelp programs.
- 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.
- Maintain accountability of staff inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
- Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Certified Program Instructor Licensed Psychological Associate current or current valid licensure as Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
- Must maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
- A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management.
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.
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