Position TEAP Specialist (Trainee Employee Assistance Program)

Reports To Health & Wellness Director

Department Health & Wellness

Primary Position Objectives Prepares and facilitates group sessions with students enrolled in the center's TEAP program. Schedules and facilitates student activities related to the center's TEAP program. Conducts weekly presentations for all new students regarding TEAP services, prevention, education, intervention, and Job Corps policies.

Brief Description of Duties Administration Procedures

• Must possess current state Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification/licensure
• Provides a minimum of a 1-hour interactive presentation on substance use prevention for all new students during the Career Preparation Period
• Schedules and conducts at least three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities
• Participates in clinical consultation with Center Director, management staff, Center Mental Health Consultant, and Health and Wellness Manager regarding substance use related prevention and education efforts for students and staff
• Reviews Social Intake Form (SIF) or intake assessment of all students performed by counseling staff within 1 week of arrival
• Collaborates with the Center Mental Health Consultant to determine when a MSWR or medical separation is appropriate and should be recommended for a student with substance use conditions
• Provides individual and group intervention services with a focus on behaviors that represent employability barriers
• Assists in developing Center operating procedures for program components related to alcohol and other drug testing and intervention
• Develops and monitors student intervention plans and documents progress in student’s health record
• Conducts ongoing counseling and support groups to include an introduction to the self-help process for intervention students
• Works with the Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC), Center physician, wellness staff, counselors, and other non-health staff to ensure that intervention program components are fully understood and integrated on Center and that staff support student intervention plan
• Solicits input from counselors and Student Personnel Officer to update student intervention plans and behavioral contracts. Ensures that intervention planning guides a student’s expected behavior in all areas of Center life and the student is monitored, as needed, by designated Center staff
• Collaborates with recreation department to assist in developing leisure time activities and specific incentives to reinforce an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle
• Maintains liaison with community intervention resources. Evaluates self-help groups and establishes appropriate referrals
• Assists in compiling quarterly report for submission to the National Health Service
• Conducts training on alcohol and other drugs of abuse to all newly employed staff and to existing staff on an annual basis
• Works toward meeting performance standards goals
• Follows the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination

Position

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Shows attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth

Education Must possess current Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must be certified, licensed, or accredited in state of employment. Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Benefits Include:

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO More

Disclaimer:

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661 or HR@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.84 - $25.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person