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TEAP Specialist

Lifeskills Connection Inc.

Woolley, WA | Full Time

$47k-60k (estimate)

10 Months Ago

TEAP Specialist

$47k-60k (estimate)

Full Time 10 Months Ago

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Lifeskills Connection Inc. is Hiring a TEAP Specialist Near Woolley, WA

Position

TEAP Specialist

Reports To

Health & Wellness Director

Department

Health & Wellness

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

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.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration

Procedures

Must possess current state Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification/licensure OR classify as Counselor in training (CIT) and be within 18 months of completion
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 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 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

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience

Minimum of one year Addiction counseling preferred

Education

Must possess current Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification/licensure OR classify as Counselor in training (CIT) and be within 18 months of completion

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be certified, licensed, or accredited in state of employment

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

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 25 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.

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

LifeSkills Connections 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 Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@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.