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Alcohol/Substance Abuse Coordinator - Certified
$48k-61k (estimate)
Full Time
4 Weeks Ago
Detroit Job Corps Center is Hiring an Alcohol/Substance Abuse Coordinator - Certified Near Detroit, MI
Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential education and job training program that prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry level positions in today's job market. At Job Corps, students can complete their high school education, GED, learn a specific trade, and also receive assistance in transitional support services (finding housing, employment, etc.). Detroit Job Corps Center is located in Detroit, Michigan and is currently managed by Serrato Corporation.
Position: TEAP Specialist/Health Instructor.
Reports To: Health & Wellness Director.
Department: Wellness.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt.
Primary Position Objectives:
Develops and implements Trainee Employee Assistance Program, which includes assessment, intervention, counseling, relapse prevention and education. Educates and counsels on safe and healthy lifestyles.
Position Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities - Brief Description of Duties:
Administration Procedures:
- 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 plans.
- 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.
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Competencies:
Key Competencies - Performance Standards/Results:
Effective Communication:
- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
- Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
- • Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
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 ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
- Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
- Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of counseling techniques.
- Knowledgeable in the area of substance abuse intervention program.
- Ability to relate to young adults.
Experience:
- Minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field required.
- Experience with working with youth preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where the center is located. A waiver may be authorized by DOL subject to a professional development plan.
- Valid State Driver’s License.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
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 Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$48k-61k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/28/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/27/2024
WEBSITE
detroit.jobcorps.gov
HEADQUARTERS
Detroit, MI
SIZE
25 - 50
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