What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Counselor position at Adams And Associates Inc?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position qualifies for 100% paid employee only medical insurance (HD) plan. The Atterbury Job Corps Center operated by Adams is hiring a certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Substance Abuse Counselor) responsible to develop and facilitate the Centers alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program. They educate and counsels students to reduce and prevent drug-related separations from the program. The Counselor develops individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and coordinates community resources for educating students on substance use and abuse.
- Administers Centers drug testing program to promote a drug-free environment.
- Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program. Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides substance abuse counseling and education.
- Counsels students individually and in groups on substance abuse.
- Comply with HIPAA laws
Benefits: Adams provides free medical (HDP), dental, and vision insurance to hourly full-time employees.
About Adams and Associates
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Valid, active, unrestricted in-state License or Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling/Prevention required. Regional approval required.
- A minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field required.
Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
