Trainee Employee Assistance Program (Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor)

Muhlenberg Job Corps Center•Greenville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting new job opportunity for you at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center! We are currently seeking energetic, talented applicants! At Insights Training Group LLC, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. Come join our amazing team!

Requirements

Above average public speaking skills and experience in same, above average verbal and written skills, problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills, computer literacy, ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends.
Active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets minimum state licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where the center is located
Minimum 1year experience in field
Minimum 1year working with youth or young adults preferred.
Active, unrestricted substance abuse license and/or certification that meets minimum sate licensing or certification requirements to practice in the state where the center is located.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

minimum 1year working with youth or young adults

Responsibilities

Provides a minimum of a 1-hour interactive presentation on substance use prevention for all new students during the Career Preparation Period.
Conducts presentation(s) on managing substance misuse, abuse and dependency conditions in the workplace students during the Career Development and Transition Periods.
Schedules and conducts at least three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities.
Participates in clinical consultation with Center Director, management staff, Center Mental Health Consultant, and Health and Wellness Manager regarding substance use related prevention and education efforts for students and staff.
Coordination with other departments/programs on center to develop integrated prevention and education services.
Reviews Social Intake Form (SIF) or intake assessment of all students performed by counseling staff within 1 week of arrival.
Conducts formalized assessment measures (e.g., SASSI3 or SASSIA2) and makes clinical judgment to determine students’ risk levels for substance use.
Collaborates with the Center Mental Health Consultant to determine when a MSWR or medical separation is appropriate and should be recommended for a student with substance use conditions and co-occurring conditions.
Makes referrals to off-center substance abuse professionals or agencies for ongoing treatment and/or specialized services.
Provides individual and group intervention services with a focus on behaviors that represent employability barriers.
Assists in developing Center operating procedures for program components related to alcohol and other drug testing, positive results and intervention.
Develops and monitors student intervention plans and documents progress in student’s health record.
Conducts ongoing counseling and support groups to include an introduction to the self-help process for intervention students.
Works with the Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC), Center physician, wellness staff, counselors, and other non-health staff to ensure that intervention program components are understood and integrated on Center and that staff support student intervention plans.
Solicits input from counselors and Student Personnel Officer to update student intervention plans and behavioral contracts. Ensures that intervention planning guides a student’s expected behavior in all areas of Center life and the student is monitored, as needed, by designated Center staff.
Collaborates with recreation department to assist in developing leisure time activities and specific incentives to reinforce an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle.
Maintains liaison with community intervention resources.
Evaluates self-help groups and establishes appropriate referrals.
Assists in compiling quarterly report for submission to the National Health Service.
Conducts training on alcohol and other drugs of abuse to all newly employed staff and to existing staff on an annual basis.
Works toward meeting performance management goals.
Follows the CDSS, CSS and Behavior Management plans.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Participates in PRH mandated staff training.
Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Benefits

Medical – 3 Tier Options - Health Savings Account – Live Health Online
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual Earnings
Employer Paid Short-term Disability
Employer Paid Long-term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
Employee Assistance Program
401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Bereavement Leave
Sick Time
Vacation Time
12 Paid Holidays