About this role
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday
Our staff also enjoy these benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
Empower Change as a Substance Abuse Counselor! Join the team at the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY as a Substance Abuse Counselor, where you'll make a lasting impact by providing support, guidance, and hope to those in need. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to truly change lives. If you’re driven by compassion and a desire to help others succeed, we’d love to have you on board!
What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP) to spread awareness, aid in prevention, train staff and network with the community in relation to substance use/ abuse issues.
Essential functions:
- Assist in developing procedures to coordinate and integrate TEAP components with other center programs, policies and zero tolerance.
- Work with new students for testing, assessments and development of assistance plans during the 45-day probation period, participate in career preparation period, and provide information on prevention activities on and off center.
- Provide assessment and assistance/ intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or alcohol.
- Provide input to counseling, health/ wellness, and human resources department for necessary referral of students and/ or staff with TEAP problems.
- Provide on-going comprehensive training for all staff to aid in identification and reporting substance abuse problems, individual counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
- Conduct TEAP classes, group education, materials and information, peer support and other prevention sessions to students/ staff.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral science or related field required
- Must be certified for drug and alcohol counseling.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
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 [email protected] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here
Other facts
About Management and 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.
What you'll do
- You will develop, implement, and maintain an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP) to support students with substance use issues. This includes conducting assessments, providing intervention plans, and training staff on substance abuse identification.
Ready to join Management and Training Corporation?
Take the next step in your career journey