TEAP Specialist (Substance Use Counselor) - Treasure Island

Equus•San Francisco, CA

13d

About The Position

The Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) Drug and Alcohol Coordinator conducts substance-use assessments for students, develops individualized intervention plans, and makes appropriate referrals. The role leads prevention efforts by designing and implementing educational activities, facilitating group sessions, and providing counseling and relapse-prevention support. The coordinator collaborates with center staff and community agencies to deliver integrated, comprehensive, and high-quality services to students. The position also supports program operations and compliance through quality-assurance audits, data maintenance, quarterly reporting to the Department of Labor, and proper specimen collection and handling under chain-of-custody standards. It supports the Center’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program through training, education, and ongoing reinforcement of prevention strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or another related behavioral-science field.
Knowledge of substance-abuse prevention, early intervention, and case management.
Ability to facilitate groups, workshops, and educational sessions.
Strong communication skills and crisis-management capabilities.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Understanding of confidentiality regulations and chain-of-custody procedures.
Current Health Certificate.
Fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to present educational topics to students and employees and provide guidance and orientation to students in individual and group settings.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with youth, educational programs, counseling, or support services; experience may vary by internal policy.

Responsibilities

Conduct TEAP assessments and develop individualized intervention and support plans.
Facilitate group sessions, workshops, and prevention-focused educational programs.
Provide counseling, prevention education, and relapse-prevention support to students.
Collaborate with center departments and community agencies to coordinate comprehensive student support services.
Participate in department processes addressing student concerns, feedback, and program needs.
Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating operating procedures related to TEAP program components.
Work with the Center Mental Health Consultant, Center Physician, Health Services staff, and other designated personnel to integrate intervention strategies.
Coordinate with the Recreation Department to develop activities and incentive programs promoting a healthy, substance-free lifestyle consistent with TEAP goals.
Serve as a liaison between TEAP, the Center Mental Health Consultant, and the Center Standards Officer on substance-use intervention and program compliance matters.
Perform quality-assurance audits of program files and documentation.
Maintain TEAP-related data and prepare quarterly reports required by the Department of Labor.
Ensure proper specimen collection, documentation, and handling in accordance with chain-of-custody standards.
Support the Center’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program by providing training, education, and ongoing reinforcement of prevention strategies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.