What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Counselor position at Eckerd Connects?
Eckerd Connects
Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits :
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off the first year
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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
Average Annual Salary : $65,000 to $70,000
Duties and Responsibilities :
Education and Experience Requirements :
Additional Requirements : Broad-based knowledge of counseling techniques. Knowledgeable in the area of alcohol and other drugs of abuse intervention programs. Ability to design, develop and implement a program related to alcohol and other drugs of abuse and interventions. Training skills in both individual and group counseling methods. Good organizational skills. Must obtain and maintain CPR / First Aid certification. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. Computer proficiency required. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.
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.
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Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Relay Services Dial 711.
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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
