Alcohol & Substance Abuse Specialist

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Specialist

Location:

Lyndon

B. Johnson Corps Center – Macon, NC

Employment Type:

Part Time – 20 hours per week. Tuesday 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm;
Wednesday 8:30 am to 5 pm;
Thursday 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Specialist – Part Time – 20 hrs a week

The Alcohol Drug Abuse Specialist, also known as the Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) Specialist, plays a vital role in supporting Job Corps students’ health, wellness, and career readiness. This position provides education, prevention, and intervention services related to substance use and abuse, while fostering a safe, supportive, and mission-driven environment that empowers young people to succeed in training and in life.

• Deliver structured group instruction on substance abuse awareness, prevention, and healthy decision‑making.
• Integrate lessons into the Career Success Standards curriculum, ensuring students understand the impact of substance use on employability and workplace safety.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, educational materials, and workshops tailored to diverse learning needs.
• Provide orientation sessions for new students on Job Corps’ zero‑tolerance policies and wellness resources.
• Conduct individual assessments to identify students at risk for substance use issues.
• Provide short‑term counseling, motivational interviewing, and referrals to community resources when needed.
• Collaborate with the Center Mental Health Consultant, Wellness staff, and Residential Advisors to ensure coordinated student care.
• Support students in developing coping strategies, relapse prevention skills, and personal responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) regarding TEAP services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student participation, progress, and referrals.
• Participate in case management meetings and contribute to student success planning.
• Provide staff training on recognizing and responding to substance use concerns.

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certification or licensure in substance abuse counseling (CADC, LADC, or equivalent) – REQUIRED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in substance abuse prevention, counseling, or education.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth or young adults is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, mission‑driven environment.