CASAC Certified TEAP specialist

Education & Training Resources LLC • Medina, NY

93d • $0 - $26

About The Position

We are seeking a TEAP specialist who holds a CASAC certification. This role involves implementing and maintaining an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP), in compliance with DOL and management directives. The focus is on substance abuse awareness, prevention, staff training, and networking with community resources. Full or part-time employment can be discussed during the interview, and a flexible schedule is available after training.

Requirements

• Must have CASAC certification.
• State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
• 2 years of experience in a work-related field.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement a program related to alcohol and other drugs of abuse and intervention.
• Proficient in training staff and students on the signs, symptoms, and early identification of alcohol and other drug use and abuse, and the disease of alcoholism and drug dependency.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students’ need for inpatient/outpatient substance abuse treatment and, when appropriate, coordinates access to these services.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students receiving drug and alcohol treatment in developing and maintaining social support networks, and self-help support groups.
• Proven track record of developing trusting relationships to enhance successful substance abuse outcomes, by educational, behavioral, and motivational interventions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Makes assessments of all students to determine those who might be in need of intervention due to substance use.
• Conducts individual and group counseling to students who are in need of intervention.
• Participates in the orientation of new students during the Career Preparation Period.
• Ensures all students who test positive for drugs are retested within the 45-day probationary period.
• Provides follow-up counseling to students who have completed TEAP to encourage and prevent relapse.
• Provides prevention education to all student employees during all phases of the Job Corps program.
• Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.

Benefits

• Low Cost Premiums for Medical Coverage (Employee only)
• Reduced rates for Family Coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional Life Insurance
• Other Add-Ons
• Paid vacation (2 weeks)
• Paid sick leave (2 weeks)
• 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Free access to our Weight Room and Cardio Rooms
• Low-cost meals daily from our dining hall ($2.00 per meal)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed