Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician, and Center Director.
• Congresses all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
• Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
• Sends recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
• One year of work-related experience; youth experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retailer savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
• Employer PTO Exchange

Salary Rate

$49,920 - $52,000

Employment Type

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Program Location

Old Dominion Job Corps
1073 Father Judge Rd
Monroe, VA 24574

Contact Information

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/