Develop your legacy! Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in students’ lives! At San Diego Job Corps Center, we help underserved youth (16-24 years old) launch successful careers by providing them, at no cost, with hands-on job training and academic enrichment.

Position: Substance Abuse Specialist, (TEAP / TUPP Specialist)

Facility: San Diego Job Corps Center

Location: 1325 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Rate of pay: $29.50 per hour

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• AD&D as well as long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Position summary: The TEAP / TUPP Specialist is responsible for for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP) to spread awareness, aid in prevention, train staff and network with the community in relation to substance use/ abuse issues.

Essential responsibilities:

• Assist in developing procedures to coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance.
• Assess students with identified substance use problems; develop and implement a plan to modify or control the problem(s) by working with students and counselors; provide TEAP/Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) orientation and TEAP/TUPP education to students and instructors.
• Work with new students for testing, assessments and development of assistance plans during the 45-day probation period, participate in career preparation period, and provide information on prevention activities on and off center.
• Provide assessment and assistance/ intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or alcohol.
• Provide input to counseling, health/ wellness, and human resources department for necessary referral of students and/ or staff with TEAP problems.
• Provide on-going comprehensive training for all staff to aid in identification and reporting substance abuse problems, individual counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
• Conduct TEAP classes, group education, materials and information, peer support and other prevention sessions to students/ staff.

Education and experience requirements:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Must have an unrestricted, active California substance abuse certification or license that satisfies the minimum California state licensing or certification requirements (such as CADC or a CATC-II).
• A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record is necessary.

Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. 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 at customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

Tags: CADC, CATC-II, substance abuse counselor, substance use counselor, drug and alcohol counselor, substance abuse, addiction counselor, SUD counselor, counselor, job corps, MTC, SUD, TEAP, TUPP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Substance Abuse Counseling Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Imperial Beach, CA 91932: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person