Adams and Associates, Inc. dba Mississippi Corps Center, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to counsel, teach, learn and join in our community as Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors (TEAP Counselors). This groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work directly with our Job Corps’ student population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field. Phoenix Job Corps Center is a safe place where students can grow in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built.

Requirements for the position include:

A minimum of one year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field.

Valid, active, unrestricted in-state License or Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling/Prevention

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible to develop and facilitate the Center’s alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program. Educates and counsels

students to reduce and prevent drug-related separations from the program. Develops individualized case management

plans to enhance student retention and success. Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all

HIPAA laws.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

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. Regional Approval required.

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:

N/A

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

 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.

 Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

 Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

 Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

 Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively

maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

 Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.

 Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

 Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are

met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

 Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes

meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information

to DOL/Company when requested.

 Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions

prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that

problems are in fact corrected.

 Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to

students.

Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include

assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

 Other duties as assigned.