CASAC Certified TEAP specialist

Job Description

Job Description

TEAP Specialist / CASAC

Professional
Medina, NY

Pay: Starting at $25.58 per hour

Position Available: TEAP Specialist with CASAC

Help Young Adults Overcome Barriers and Build Brighter Futures

Are you passionate about helping others overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? Iroquois Job Corps is seeking a TEAP (Trainee Employee Assistance Program) Specialist/CASAC to provide substance use prevention, intervention, education, and support to students as they prepare for successful careers and independent lives.

This position is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are currently attending college, pursuing advanced degrees, completing internships, or looking to gain valuable experience in:

• Addiction Counseling
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Behavioral Health
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Sociology
• Public Health
• Health Education
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice (especially those interested in rehabilitation and treatment)
• Community Health
• Case Management
• Youth Development
• Behavioral Sciences
• Or any degree focused on helping individuals overcome behavioral health challenges.

Candidates with a CASAC-T are encouraged to apply.

Individuals hired with a CASAC-T must obtain their full CASAC certification within 12–18 months of hire.

As a TEAP Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping young adults identify and overcome barriers related to substance use while providing education, counseling, and support that empowers students to make healthy decisions and successfully complete their education and career training.

This is much more than a counseling position—it is an opportunity to positively influence lives while gaining valuable experience in assessment, counseling, case management, prevention programming, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use screenings and assessments to identify students who may benefit from intervention services.
• Provide individual and group counseling for students requiring substance use intervention.
• Develop individualized support plans and monitor student progress.
• Participate in New Student Orientation by educating students on substance use prevention and available support services.
• Ensure students who test positive for drugs receive required follow-up testing within the 45-day probationary period.
• Provide ongoing counseling and relapse prevention support for students completing the TEAP program.
• Develop and present educational programs focused on substance use prevention, healthy decision-making, and wellness.
• Conduct in-service training for staff regarding substance use awareness, early identification, intervention strategies, and available resources.
• Coordinate referrals to community agencies for inpatient, outpatient, detoxification, and recovery support services as appropriate.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage student engagement, accountability, and long-term success.
• Maintain confidential records and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with Wellness, Counseling, Residential Services, Career Preparation, and other departments to provide comprehensive student support.

Qualifications

• Current New York State CASAC certification required (CASAC-T candidates are encouraged to apply).
• Minimum of two years of experience in substance use counseling, behavioral health, mental health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to assess students for substance use disorders and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Experience developing and implementing prevention and intervention programs.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Why Join Iroquois Job Corps?

Every day you'll have the opportunity to change lives by helping young adults overcome challenges that could otherwise prevent them from achieving their educational and career goals.

You'll also gain valuable professional experience in:

• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Substance Use Prevention
• Behavioral Health
• Crisis Intervention
• Motivational Interviewing
• Case Management
• Student Advocacy
• Treatment Planning
• Community Resource Coordination
• Psychoeducation
• Public Speaking and Training
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
• Youth and Young Adult Development

This experience provides an outstanding foundation for careers such as:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• CASAC
• Certified Prevention Specialist
• Substance Use Counselor
• Clinical Supervisor
• Behavioral Health Specialist
• School Counselor
• College Counselor
• Case Manager
• Community Health Professional
• Public Health Educator
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Juvenile Justice Professional
• Probation or Reentry Counselor
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor
• Program Director

About Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation's largest residential education and career training program for young adults ages 16–24. For more than 50 years, Job Corps has helped students complete their education, develop career skills, and prepare for meaningful employment.

At Iroquois Job Corps, students receive career training in:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Bricklaying
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Painting

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Low-cost medical insurance with affordable family coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance and additional benefit options
• Two weeks paid vacation
• Two weeks paid sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays (including two-day holidays for Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to our fitness and cardio facilities
• Low-cost meals in our dining hall ($2.00 per meal)

Change Lives. Inspire Hope. Build Futures.

Join Iroquois Job Corps and become part of a team dedicated to helping young adults overcome obstacles, achieve recovery, and build successful, healthy futures. Your compassion, expertise, and commitment can have a lifelong impact on the students you serve.

Iroquois Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.