Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

24 hours ago


Troutdale, Oregon, United States Career Systems Development Corporation Full time

About the Role

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  • As a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist with Career Systems Development Corporation, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and implementing programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Design and develop all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with mental health consultants, counseling staff, health services personnel, center physicians, and center directors.
  2. Coordinate all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse, including working with health and wellness staff for specimen collection, documentation, and result provision to students.
  3. Provide individual counseling for students regarding substance abuse and prevention, as well as healthy choices.
  4. Prepare and facilitate group sessions with students enrolled in the center's TEAP program.
  5. Conduct weekly presentations on managing substance misuse, abuse, and dependency symptoms and issues in the workplace for students during career development and transition periods.
  6. Develop and facilitate three annual center-wide substance use prevention and education activities.
  7. Conduct in-service training sessions with both staff and students on areas related to substance use and abuse.
  8. Submit recommendations to the center director for medical separations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with mental health consultants, center physicians, and health and wellness directors.
  9. Utilize formalized assessment measures (e.g., SASSI3 or SASSIA2, MAST, and DAST) and clinical judgment to determine students' level of risk for substance use.

Requirements

  • An 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 bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting, is highly desirable.
  • Broad-based knowledge of counseling techniques and expertise in alcohol and other drugs of abuse and relapse programs.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and training skills in individual and group counseling methods.
  • The ability to relate well to young adults and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Familiarity with center computer programs and Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Estimated Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per annum

Location: Varies

About Us

Career Systems Development Corporation is a leading provider of education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth. We are committed to helping individuals achieve their full potential and succeed in their careers.



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