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