Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

6 months ago


Detroit, United States Detroit Job Corps Center Full time $24
Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$24.22 Hourly

Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential education and job training program that prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry level positions in today's job market. At Job Corps, students can complete their highschool education, GED, learn a specific trade, and also receive assistance in transitional support services (finding housing, employment,etc.). Detroit Job Corps Center is located in Detroit, Michigan and is currently managed by Serrato Corporation.

Primary Position Objectives:

Develops and implements Trainee Employee Assistance Program, which includes assessment, intervention, counseling, relapse prevention and education. Educates and counsels on safe and healthy lifestyles.

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Provides a minimum of a 1-hour interactive presentation on substance use prevention for all new students during the Career Preparation Period.
  • 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.
  • Reviews Social Intake Form (SIF) or intake assessment of all students performed by counseling staff within 1 week of arrival.
  • Collaborates with the Center Mental Health Consultant to determine when a MSWR or medical separationis appropriate and should be recommended for a student with substance use conditions.
  • Provides individual and group intervention services with a focus on behaviors that represent employabilitybarriers.
  • Assists in developing Center operating procedures for program components related to alcohol and otherdrug testing 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 forintervention students.
  • Works with the Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC), Center physician, wellness staff, counselorsand other non-health staff to ensure that intervention program components are fully understood andintegrated on Center and that staff support student intervention plans.
  • Solicits input from counselors and Student Personnel Officer to update student intervention plans andbehavioral contracts. Ensures that intervention planning guides a student’s expected behavior in all areasof 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 specificincentives to reinforce an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle.
  • Maintains liaison with community intervention resources. Evaluates self-help groups and establishesappropriate 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 onan annual basis.
  • Works toward meeting performance standards goals.
  • Follows the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
  • Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
  • Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
  • Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
  • Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
  • Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
  • Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up toand including termination.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:
Performance Standards/Results:
  • Effective Communication
  • Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
  • Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
  • Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
Organization of Work:
  • Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
  • Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition topersonal organization.
  • Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skillsand personal growth.
Professionalism:
  • Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by SerratoCorporation’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
  • Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Qualifications:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
  • Knowledge of counseling techniques.
  • Knowledgeable in the area of substance abuse intervention program.
  • Ability to relate to young adults.
Experience:
  • Minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field required. Experience with working with youth preferred.
Education:
  • High School Diploma and Substance Abuse Certification required. Associate degree in related field preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • 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. A waiver may be authorized by DOL subject to a professional development plan.
  • Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne blood borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. Office setting has varying degree of background noise and interruptions. The noise level for this work environment is moderate.
Benefits Offered:
  • Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance.
  • Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401K & 401K Matching.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program.

Disclaimers:
  • Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.


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