Substance Abuse Counselor at Adams and Associates in Laurel, Maryland

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Woodland Job Corps Center is hiring a part-time certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Substance Abuse Counselor) responsible to develop and facilitate the Center's alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention program. They educate and counsels students to reduce and prevent drug-related separations from the program. The Counselor develops individualized case management plans to enhance student retention and success. They must ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws.


Schedule: Saturdays 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM



About Woodland Job Corps Center


The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.



About Adams and Associates


Adams and Associates is 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!




Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Valid, active, unrestricted in-state License or Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling/Prevention required. A minimum of one-year experience in drug/alcohol counseling or related field required. DOL Regional approval required.

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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.