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Company Overview
Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth between the ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through academic and career technical training. Additional information about Job Corps can be found at: www.jobcorps.org. Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Career Systems Development (CSD) is contracted to operate 9 Job Corps centers across the Continental US and we strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of “Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.”
Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life by applying at www.careersystems.com.
Job Overview: Responsible for the design, development and coordination of the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 8-5pm
Thursday 1-9pm
1. Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
2. Designs, develops and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, Counseling and Health Services staff, center physician and Academy Director.
3. Coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse.
4. Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
5. Submits recommendations to the Academy Director for medical termination’s related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Administrator, etc.
6. Acts as liaison between center and agency resource and referral contacts.
7. Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
8. Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.
9. Prepares and submits appropriate reports as required.
10. Attends required staff training sessions.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field. Must have State certification in alcohol and drug counseling. Three years work-related experience. Model company Core Values
· Preferred Minimum plus Master’s degree. Previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting highly desirable.
· General Information: In order to perform the essential job functions of this position, candidate must have regular attendance
· Knowledge Required: Broad-based knowledge of counseling techniques.
Knowledgeable in the area of alcohol and other drugs of abuse intervention program.
Ability to design, develop and implement a program related to alcohol and other drugs of abuse and intervention.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Training skills in both individual and group counseling methods.
Ability to relate well to young adults.
Must possess and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
**To APPLY, please visit www.careersystems.com and look for Job ID#1387 in the Laredo employment section
