Intervention Specialist SAIS Program (Laredo, TX)
Laredo, TX 78041
9/4/2024
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Position Description
2 Full-Time Temporary Positions Available.
Positions end August 31, 2025.
Intervention Specialist
SCAN Alcohol Intervention Services (SAIS) Program
(Webb County)
●Seeking highly motivated and
responsible individual that wants to provide evidence-based alcohol misuse
intervention services to students attending TAMIU.
Founded in 1982 in Laredo, Texas, SCAN is a leading provider of social services in South Texas. The SCAN Alcohol Intervention Services (SAIS) Program provides services to students attending TAMIU using the evidence-based BASICS approach.
Primary Responsibilities:- Recruit, screen, and assess all participants to determine their needs and eligibility for services.
- Provide intervention services to program participants in-person and/or virtually including an evidence-based alcohol intervention approach.
- Conduct case management services by making regular contacts in-person, by phone, and/or virtually to monitor the progress of participants, make referrals for other services, and document all activities in participant charts.
- Assist in conducting outreach to help inform students about program services including information dissemination and brief presentations.
- Collect and report required participant data in an ongoing manner.
- Complete detailed monthly service activity reports.
Qualifications:- A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is required.
- 6 months to 1 year of work experience providing substance abuse prevention/intervention services to adolescents or adults is preferred.
- Very good English skills (speaking, reading, writing) are required.
- Good bilingual (English and Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required.
- A valid TX driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
Work Schedule and Compensation:
- The regular work schedule is 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, there will be occasional work that takes place on weekends and in the evenings.
- Salary $18.25 per hour
Benefits for this Full-Time Position Include:- Paid Health & Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Bi-weekly Pay (direct deposit)
- Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage available at minimal cost
- Detailed Orientation and Ongoing Job Training Provided
- Great Work Environment!
Deadline: Until positions are filled
Type: Full-time