Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC I or II) (59958)

Salary Range $60,700.00 - $60,700.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 2 Year Degree

Category Education

Description

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. As a residential program, we function like a mini college campus, complete with a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

• Responsible to develop and facilitate the Center’s alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program.

• Educates and counsels students to reduce and prevent drug-related separations from the program.

• Develops individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success.

• Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws.

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

• 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.

• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor I or II credential required. LADC Assistants are not eligible.

• A degree from an accredited school preferred.

• A minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field preferred.

Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.