TEAP Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1402651 SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:\ Implements and maintains an effective trainee employee assistance program (TEAP), in compliance with DOL and management directives with emphasis placed on substance abuse awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources.\ MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\ Makes assessments of all students to determine those who might be in need of intervention due to substance use.\ Conducts individual and group counseling to students who in are in need of intervention.\ Participates in the orientation of new students during the Career Preparation Period.\ Ensures all students who test positive for drugs are retested within the 45 day probationary period.\ Provides follow-up counseling to students who have completed TEAP to encourage and prevent relapse.\ Provides prevention education to all student employees during all phases of the Job Corps program.\ Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.\ Collaborates with the recreational department in developing leisure time activities and incentives to reinforce an alcohol and drug free lifestyle.\ Recommends medical separation with reinstatement for students who are in need of alcohol and other drug treatment.\ Acts as liaison between center and agency resource and referral contacts.\ Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.\ Collaborates with CMHC.\ Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as\ needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.