Substance Abuse Prevention/Intervention Specialist

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

If you are looking for a job and organization that makes a difference, and you have a passion for working with youth, Heidi’s Promise is the right fit for you.

We are currently recruiting for a Substance Abuse Prevention/Intervention Specialist to work for the Sumner/Bonney Lake School District.

Heidi’s Promise is a non-profit organization committed to bringing education, awareness, and resources to our community on the issues of youth drug and alcohol abuse. (heidispromise.org)

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as the Substance Abuse Prevention/Intervention Specialist (P/I) in the school setting. Responsibilities include providing substance abuse screenings, prevention education, intervention services to students, and working with staff, parents and community members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide pre-screening/assessment and referral information to students who are impacted by alcohol, tobacco, or other drug (ATOD) use.
• Assess student needs and develop a student services plan.
• Coordinate, assist and participate in developing and conducting support group service for at-risk and/or harmfully involved with ATOD, recovery students, and children from unhealthy home environments.
• Participate as an integral member of the student assistance, core team, or other multi-disciplinary team at the school assigned.
• Provide staff development training in alcohol/drug use issues including prevention, intervention, recovery, and student assistance programming
• Provide prevention and early intervention awareness programs for staff, students, parents and community around ATOD prevention.
• Communicates and solicits assistance from county prevention officials, law enforcement personnel and related social service agencies that address substance abuse prevention.
• Provide information and guidance to parents on effective parenting strategies to support his/her child to be successful and make healthy choices
• Maintain confidential files, accurate record keeping, data collection and prepares reports as needed. Accurate data entry.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties.
• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities for professional growth and attend all required staff meetings, community meetings, and trainings per supervisor’s direction.
• Staff are required to follow the Department of Licensing laws and regulations related to Washington State Professional Counselors and ethical guidelines established by National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Center.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education or Human Services preferred. A combination of work experience and education will be considered.
• Current SUDP, SUDPT, or CPP certifications registered with the State of Washington.
• Two years of experience in the school setting or in community services working with youth
• Experience working in the substance abuse field preferred

REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Experience in prevention and intervention techniques for substance abusing adolescents and their families
• Experience in developing and conducting prevention awareness activities
• Experience in youth group facilitation, adolescent assessments and youth relapse prevention. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in group facilitation and possess the ability to develop and conduct support groups
• Familiarity of prevention programs, best practices, and evidence-based service systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present ATOD issues to school staff, students, parents, and community. Good human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in public schools

REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO:

• Ability to work and function as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to work with youth and families in individual, family and group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with school staff, including teachers, administrators, and non-classified staff
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Competency in working with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in working with and collaborating with community agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current First aid/CPR certification
• National criminal background clearance required

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment in a school setting with extensive periods of time sitting.
• Lifts and carries a maximum of 20 pounds
• Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position

Salary range is $26.00 to $31.00 per hour, DOE. The position is based on a 180-day school district calendar.

How to Apply: Submit a Letter of Interest and Resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person