TEAP Specialist

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The TEAP Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP) at the Joliet Job Corps Center. This role focuses on spreading awareness, aiding in prevention, training staff, and networking with the community regarding substance use/abuse issues. The center provides quality services to local youth, and the specialist will contribute to improving people's lives.

Requirements

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 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing procedures to coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance.
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.