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Develop your legacy! Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in students’ lives! At St. Louis 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 Counselor; (TEAP Specialist)

Facility: St. Louis Job Corps Center

Location: 4333 Goodfellow Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63120

Rate of pay: $23.31 per hour

Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday; Days

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• A chance to make a difference every day!

Position summary: The TEAP specialist is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP / Substance Abuse Counselor) with emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and Management & Training Corporation (MTC) directives.

Essential responsibilities:

• Work with new students for testing, assessment and development of assistance and retention plans during the 45-day probation period; provide an assessment and assistance/intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or receives an alcohol incident.
• Conduct classes, group educational, peer support and other prevention sessions for students.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to student. Prepare related reports.
• Assess students with identified substance use problems; develop and implement a plan to modify or control the problems by working with students, counselors, instructors and the mental health consultant.
• Work with mental health consultants, health and wellness staff and counselors to intervene with substance users who meet the treatment criteria to remain in Job Corps.
• Review and interpret drug test results.
• Ensure the documentation of all student assessments and that plans are in student’s medical records regarding any substance abuse problems.
• Provide ongoing comprehensive training for all staff members with specific goals toward staff education and awareness, staff skills in identification and reporting substance use problems, individual staff member counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
• Assist in providing materials and information in the health education program and development of health and wellness symptom guidelines and standard operating procedures regarding substance abuse.
• Coordinate tobacco use prevention program.

Education and experience requirements:

• An unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets the minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in Missouri such as a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC), a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CRADC) or Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) is necessary.
• Experience working with youth (paid or volunteer) is needed.
• Computer proficiency as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.

What is Job Corps?

Job Corps is a federally funded comprehensive program that provides essential academic and career skills training to eligible students designed to prepare them for success in every aspect of their lives. St. Louis Job Corps is managed by Management & Training Corporation (MTC), a privately held company that successfully operates Job Corps, Corrections, Medical and Economic/Social Development contracts.

If you are an outgoing and driven professional and you are passionate about helping youth, then apply to join our St. Louis Job Corps team!

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 jobs@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2600.

Tags: CADC, CRADC, CCJP, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Reciprocal Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional, addiction counselor, substance abuse, counselor, mental health, criminal justice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.31 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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Substance Abuse Counseling Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person