Substance Abuse Counselor

Do you enjoy working with young adults, thrive in a fast-paced environment and appreciate the rewards that comes with success? Then check out the opportunities at the Grafton Job Corps Center a federally-funded residential vocational training facility. Our mission is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to low-income youth ages 16-24.

We are seeking a licensed substance abuse counselor (CADC or LADC certified or able to obtain these credentials within 1 year of starting) who is passionate about helping young people!

This position works 8am-5pm Monday-Friday with a one hour break each day, and has a wage of $25.58 per hour.

Benefits of the Substance Abuse Counselor Position Include:

· Competitive wages

· 11 paid holidays a year

· Generous vacation and sick time accruals

· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

· Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA

· Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA

· 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching

· Employer paid STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation, Travel Assistance, and Identity Theft ($0 cost to employees)

· Robust Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program that include free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions

· Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal

· Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

· Develops and implements alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention activities and integrates services into Center’s programmatic functions.

· Develops and coordinates community resources for educating students on substance use and abuse.

· Administers Center’s 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.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred. A minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field required. Valid, active, unrestricted in-state License or Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling/Prevention required.

EOE

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 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 their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.