TEAP Counselor (60832)

About the role

We're looking for a TEAP Counselor to support students at Job Corps through substance use education, prevention, and early intervention services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use screenings, assessments, and intakes for students
• Provide individual and group counseling focused on education and prevention
• Lead prevention groups, workshops, and classroom-style presentations
• Develop and follow individualized education or treatment plans
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
• Collaborate with wellness staff, counselors, and center leadership
• Follow Job Corps policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality guidelines
• Develop and implement alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention activities
• Integrate services into Center's programmatic functions
• Coordinate community resources for educating students on substance use and abuse
• Administer Center's drug testing program to promote a drug-free environment
• Ensure student progress and provide referrals when needed
• Establish supportive/mentoring relationships with students
• Counsel students individually and in groups on substance abuse
• Pursue improvement and enhancement of programs and services
• Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
• Provide quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested
• Effectively articulate thoughts and ideas
• Analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and take appropriate actions
• Work in partnership with staff from all Departments
• Accept direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets minimum requirements