TEAP Specialist

Join to apply for the TEAP Specialist role at Strategix Management LLC. Position Summary The TEAP Specialist is responsible for maintaining a Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) to include drug and alcohol counseling, prevention education, student assessment, and reinforcement in compliance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Chapter 6 guidelines and the Job Corps Health and Wellness Desk Reference Guide. Description Position Summary. The TEAP Specialist is responsible for maintaining a Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) to include drug and alcohol counseling, prevention education, student assessment, and reinforcement in compliance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Chapter 6 guidelines and the Job Corps Health and Wellness Desk Reference Guide. Essential Functions Designs and maintains a center-wide substance abuse prevention program to include regular presentations, ongoing individual/group counseling, training, incentives, and overall focus on a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Actively solicits and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations to provide no cost wrap-around services, educational presentations, and student transition support. Develops procedures for referring students to off-center substance abuse professionals or agencies for ongoing treatment and/or specialized services. Participates in applicant folder reviews as directed to ensure health resources are provided upon enrollment. Reviews new student Social Intake Forms (SIFs) to determine TEAP counseling needs and coordinates with counseling and wellness staff to provide intervention services as needed. Conducts regular group sessions with all interested students to promote healthy living. Trains applicable staff in identifying students in need of TEAP services, referrals, and TEAP counseling techniques. Provides interactive TEAP presentation to all new students as part of the regular career preparation period schedule. Participates in clinical consultations with management and wellness staff as needed to address substance abuse issues and education efforts. Coordinates the centers drug and alcohol testing program for new students and positive-on-arrival students with PRH-specified time frames. Develops and monitors student intervention plans and documents progress in student's health records. Collaborates with the recreation department to assist in developing leisure time activities and specific incentives to reinforce an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Coordinates information needed to compile TEAP-related reports due to the Job Corps National Office. Conducts training on alcohol and other drugs of abuse to new staff and annually thereafter. Collaborates with the Center Mental-Health Consultant to determine when a medical separation is appropriate and should be recommended for a student with substance use conditions. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices. Promotes a harassment-free environment. Utilizes information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect students personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats. Adheres to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Requirements Qualifications and Experience Minimum Bachelors Degree in associated field with one year of substance abuse counseling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. Experience working with and motivating youth. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Preferred Bachelors degree and four years of associated experience. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime. 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, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cool in Winter to extreme heat in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. 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