TRAINEE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEAP) SPECIALIST

Chugach Government Solutions•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

Ensures compliance of the zero-tolerance policy and provides structured activities, group and individual counseling to enhance a drug free lifestyle for youth. Provide education and awareness training to help youth at risk of using alcohol. Provide TEAP awareness for youth groups to promote a drug/alcohol-free environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
A chemical dependency certification from the state in which employment is located
One-year related experience and/or training in substance abuse field.
Successfully pass background check and drug test.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in health-related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct urine collection procedures on all incoming students, follow-up tests, and suspicion tests. Follows ‘chain of custody’ procedure for biochemical testing and utilizes universal precautions during collections.
Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the alcohol and other drugs abuse prevention components with other Center programs and outside entities.
Encourage awareness of TEAP issues throughout the Center among both staff and students. Provide TEAP orientation presentation to each new student group.
Conduct TEAP program in accordance with program to support student abstinence from alcohol and drugs, including coordinating guest speakers and special activities for students with in the TEAP program.
Conduct an interview/assessment of each new referral to the TEAP program. Conduct individual TEAP counseling as needed, make appointments with students and follow up on no-shows. Provides documented weekly individual and group counseling for students.
Maintain an updated library of materials through community workshops, Internet access, and resource libraries in the community. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the profession and of community resources related to TEAP.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Provide needed referral information to all out-going students and their families in drug or alcohol related issues.
Adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements as appropriate.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to students, management and line staff, corporate and DOL personnel and public groups.
Ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with all departments
Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
Adherence to established company safety policies and ability to work in a safe manner, using any required personal protective equipment (PPE) as may be required.
Compliance with company standard operating procedures and personnel policies and procedures.