Substance Abuse Specialist

MTC-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
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MTC is proud to operate the New Orleans Job Corps Center in New Orleans, LA where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! You’ll be responsible 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.

  • 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/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.
  • Must have active, unrestricted active substance abuse certification or license per state requirement that meets minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where the center is located (CADC or CRADC).
  • A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
  • Short & long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development assistance
  • Career advancement opportunities
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