Sr. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

**About Distinction LLC**

**Distinction, LLC** is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are

looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic,__energetic,__ and __purpose-driven__.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

**🌟 SR. TEAP SPECIALIST**

**Make an Impact. Inspire Change. Change a Life.**

**📍 St. Louis Job Corps Center | 💼 Full-Time | Hourly**

**🏢 Distinction, LLC**

**❤️ MAKE YOUR WORK MATTER**

**What if your next job could help change someone's future?**

**At the St. Louis Job Corps Center, we help young adults develop the skills, confidence, and behaviors they need to succeed in the workforce and in life.**

**We're looking for an energetic, compassionate, and purpose-driven professional who wants to do more than simply have a job—you want to make a difference.**

**✨ Mentor.**

**🎓 Educate.**

**🤝 Support.**

**🌱 Inspire.**

**🧠 ABOUT THE ROLE**

**The SR TEAP Specialist reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and leads the center's Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.**

**You'll work with Health Services, Mental Health, medical staff, center leadership, and community partners to help students address substance use concerns, make healthier choices, and stay focused on their goals.**

**🎯 You'll be responsible for:**

• 🛡️ Developing and coordinating substance use prevention and intervention programs.
• 🎓 Providing education and training to students and staff.
• 🤝 Connecting students with appropriate community resources and treatment services.
• 📈 Monitoring student participation, behavior, and progress.
• 📋 Maintaining accurate, confidential records and required reports.
• 🩺 Collaborating with clinical and center leadership regarding student needs and interventions.
• 🌟 Modeling professionalism, accountability, respect, and the Career Success Standards.
• 🛡️ Helping maintain a center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.

**WHAT YOU BRING**

**✅ Required**

**🎓 Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field**

**💼 Minimum 5 years of related experience**

**📜 Active, unrestricted substance abuse license/certification meeting Missouri requirements**

**🚗 Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record**

**❤️ Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills**

**⭐ Preferred**

**🎓 Master's degree in a related field**

**👥 Experience working with at-promise or underserved youth**

**🏠 Residential youth experience**

**🧠 Experience in substance use prevention, counseling, intervention, or referrals**

**MISSOURI CERTIFICATION**

**Don't have your MAADC yet? You may still qualify!**

**Certification eligibility depends on your education and experience. Candidates may qualify through several Missouri pathways, including those based on a:**

**🎓 Bachelor's degree or higher**

**🎓 Associate's degree/addiction certification**

**🏫 High school diploma/HSE with applicable education and experience**

**Additional requirements may include addiction education, ethics training, supervised experience, mentoring, and practicum hours.**

**HR will review your education, experience, and credentials to determine whether you meet the applicable certification pathway.**

**🌱 THIS COULD BE THE JOB FOR YOU IF...**

**❤️ You believe every young person has potential.**

**🤝 You can build trust while maintaining professional boundaries.**

**🧠 You're comfortable having difficult conversations.**

**🎯 You believe in accountability and compassion.**

**🌟 You want your work to have a purpose.**

**🚀 MORE THAN A JOB**

**You're helping young people:**

**🎯 Set goals**

**🧠 Make healthier choices**

**💪 Build confidence**

**💼 Prepare for careers**

**🌱 Overcome barriers**

**🌟 Believe in their potential**

**Bring your experience. Bring your compassion. Bring your purpose.**

**❤️ JOIN DISTINCTION, LLC**

**Help young people build a better future—one conversation, one decision, and one opportunity at a time.**

**📣 Apply Today!**