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Management & Training Corporation

Substance Abuse Specialist

Management & Training Corporation, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Substance Abuse Specialist – San Diego Job Corps Center (Imperial Beach, CA) Wage:

$31.50 per hour

Schedule:

Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance

Short and long‑term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) and Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) focused on awareness, prevention, education, intervention, staff training and networking with community resources.

Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of substance abuse components with medical, psychiatric, health education and other center activities.

Advise the center director and health and wellness director on substance use/abuse matters including costs of services, staffing and training requirements, initial assessment, and counseling referrals to off‑center resources.

Provide counseling and/or personal development sessions regarding substance use/abuse.

Assess students with identified substance use problems; develop and implement plans to modify or control those problems.

Provide TEAP/TUPP orientation and education to students and instructors.

Provide input to the counseling services department for necessary counseling and referral of students with substance use/abuse problems.

Ensure documentation of all student assessments and plans in student medical records.

Provide ongoing comprehensive training for all staff in the substance use/abuse area, focusing on education, awareness, identification and reporting of substance use problems, and staff counseling skills.

Assist in providing substance use related materials and information in the health education program and develop health and wellness standing orders and center operating procedures regarding substance abuse.

Work closely with center recreation staff to develop recreation alternatives within the community.

Refer any necessary inpatient care to the health and wellness director and utilize community resources as needed.

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted, state‑required substance abuse certification or license (e.g., CADC or CRADC).

Minimum of one year experience in substance abuse counseling.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency.

About the Organization MTC is proud to operate the San Diego Job Corps Center in Imperial Beach, CA where our staff provide quality services to local youth. We value professional, caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives and want

YOU

to join our team!

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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