Do you enjoy working with young adults, thrive in a fast-paced environment and appreciate the rewards that comes with success? Then check out the opportunities at the Grafton Job Corps Center a federally-funded residential vocational training facility. Our mission is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to low-income youth ages 16-24.
We are seeking a licensed substance abuse counselor (CADC or LADC certified or able to obtain these credentials within 1 year of starting) who is passionate about helping young people!
This position works 8am-5pm Monday-Friday with a one hour break each day, and has a wage of $25.58 per hour.
Benefits of the Substance Abuse Counselor Position Include:
· Competitive wages
· 11 paid holidays a year
· Generous vacation and sick time accruals
· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
· Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
· Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
· 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching
· Employer paid STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation, Travel Assistance, and Identity Theft ($0 cost to employees)
· Robust Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program that include free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions
· Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal
· Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.
Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:
· 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.