Management & Training Corporation

Substance Abuse Specialist

Management & Training Corporation  •  $31.22/hr  •  Astoria, OR (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Wage - $31.22 per hour, dependent on credentials and experience

Schedule – Part Time, 20 hours a week, Monday – Friday

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

  • Dental/vision/life insurance
  • AD&D as well as short-term disability
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development assistance
  • Career advancement opportunities

Brief Job Description:

  1. Work with new students for testing, assessment and development of assistance and retention plans during the 45 day probation period; provide an assessment and assistance/intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or receives an alcohol incident.
  2. Conduct TEAP classes, group educational, peer support and other prevention sessions for students.
  3. Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to student. Prepare related reports.
  4. Assess students with identified substance use problems; develop and implement a plan to modify or control the problems by working with students, counselors, instructors and the mental health consultant.
  5. Provide input to the counseling, health and wellness and human resources departments for necessary referral of students with TEAP problems; utilize community resources as available.
  6. Work with mental health consultants, health and wellness staff and counselors to intervene with substance users who meet the treatment criteria to remain in Job Corps.
  7. Review and interpret drug test results.
  8. Ensure the documentation of all student assessments and that plans are in student’s medical records regarding TEAP problems.
  9. Provide ongoing comprehensive training for all staff members with specific goals toward staff education and awareness, staff skills in identification and reporting substance use problems, individual staff member counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
  10. Develop linkages with community resources for TEAP services.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Unrestricted Oregon license/certification as an independent drug and alcohol counselor. Must have at least 15 college credits in addictions education to include basic counseling skills, group counseling skills, A&D pharmacology, HIV/AIDS risk assessment reduction, counseling ethics, and clinical evaluation.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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Management & Training Corporation

About Management & Training Corporation

Founded in 1981, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is a privately- held company based in Centerville, Utah. MTC successfully operates Job Corps, corrections, medical, and international workforce development contracts serving disadvantaged populations. MTC's track record of integrity, leadership, performance, and innovation has made it the U.S. Department of Labor's largest Job Corps operator and the third-largest operator of private adult correctional facilities.

MTC is people helping people. MTC is trained professionals with decades of experience, assisting others in getting their lives back on track. MTC has spent decades educating and training people to become productive citizens.

Today MTC employs more than 8,000 people around the world who recognize the learning potential of others. MTC creates cultures where learning is encouraged and recognized. Self-respect, confidence, and program accomplishments create opportunities to improve quality of life.

MTC consists of four divisions: Job Corps, Corrections, MTC Medical, and International Development. Each of these divisions provides life-changing opportunities through academic, career, technical, and social skills training programs.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Centerville, Utah
Year Founded
1981
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