Adolescent Substance Use Prevention Specialist (TEAP)

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

At the Gulfport Job Corps Center—part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s nationwide workforce program—you’ll help young adults build drug- and alcohol-free lives so they can thrive in training, work, and life. This part-time opportunity averages 20 hours per week and blends education, counseling, and compliance to safeguard a healthy campus culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead TEAP orientation for each incoming student group; keep prevention front-and-center for staff and students.
• Provide weekly documented individual and group counseling to support abstinence and recovery skills.
• Perform intake, follow-up, and suspicion urine collections with strict chain-of-custody and universal precautions.
• Build integrated prevention systems across Center departments; bring in guest speakers and coordinate special programming.
• Interview and assess TEAP referrals; set appointments and follow up on no-shows to maintain engagement.
• Maintain a current resource library; leverage community workshops, the internet, and local providers.
• Reinforce a safe, respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
• Model career success standards, mentor students, and intervene early when behaviors miss the mark.
• Offer referral information to students and families for alcohol/drug-related services at exit.
• Safeguard student privacy and records in alignment with HIPAA.
• Support Center safety practices and student/property accountability.

How You’ll Be Measured

• Completion of all mandated training per government and company directives.
• Timely, cost-conscious delivery of services and events.
• Clear, professional communication with students, Center staff, CGS leadership, DOL partners, and community groups.
• Strong cross-department collaboration and rapport.
• Accurate, on-time documentation and reporting.
• Professionalism across diverse and dynamic situations.
• Compliance with safety policies and PPE use as required.
• Adherence to SOPs and personnel policies.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related discipline.
• State-recognized chemical dependency certification.
• Minimum one year of experience/training in the substance abuse field.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test.
• Valid driver’s license; acceptable motor vehicle record.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a health-related field.

Working Conditions

• None Listed.

Physical Requirements

• None Listed.

Our Culture

Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), the federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, has supported critical government missions for 25+ years across facility operations, IT/technical services, construction, and education. We empower teams through competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and candid communication—so your work can have meaningful impact for students and our shareholders.

Legal and Policy Statements Reasonable Accommodation:

It is CGS, LLC business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclosures

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Compensation

CGS supports pay transparency and equitable, competitive pay practices. Compensation reflects responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geography, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, salary ranges are provided during the hiring process.