Student Assistant Professional -Anticipated

This is an anticipated position pending grant application approval. Our MissionIt is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and and Learning at Twinfield Union SchoolAt Twinfield we design and implement high-quality instruction that is relevant to students lives and encourage them to take an active role in guiding their education. We live our values of being respectful responsible inclusive determined and engaged through all elements of instruction to strongly emphasize authenticity culture and relationships curiosity creativity and strive to ensure that all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values them as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry honoring their voices questions curiosity and creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and global communities where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally creating active and engaged citizens. We prepare students to be leaders and contributors to their community and we ask educators to help students create and implement high-quality work that is rigorous and relevant. Position Overview:The student assistance progressional (SAP) is responsible for developing implementing and evaluating programs that promote healthy substance-free lifestyles among students. This position focuses on education early intervention and prevention strategies aimed at reducing substance use and associated risk behaviors. The SAP collaborates with school staff families and community partners to create supportive environments and provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to make positive choices. The SAP will also work closely with collaborators at Central Vermont Medical Center. Key responsibilities: Establish safe and supportive relationships with students and maintain a consistent presence in school. Design and deliver age-appropriate substance abuse prevention curriculum and individual and group counseling related to substance use decision-making and peer students who may be at risk and offer early intervention support or with families school personnel and local organizations to strengthen prevention and participate in school-wide awareness events campaigns and accurate documentation and prepare reports as current on research and best practices in substance use prevention and adolescent mental health including attending required trainings regarding substance misuse prevention and the use of CRAFFT and GAIN screening tools. Attend supervision on a bi-monthly basis with a licensed regularly with area SAP counselors to consider collaboration of with project partnersCoordinate activities with project partners including Peer Recovery Coaches from Turning Point Center of Central VermontAttend monthly meetings as a member of the local community coalition: Central Vermont Prevention CoalitionBecome trained in the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) model and infuse framework in daily workQualificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in addition to the and Experience. Bachelors degree in Social Work Counseling or other appropriate discipline plus relevant experience preferred (or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired). Requires familiarity with substance misuse prevention intervention and treatment and recovery methods. Working knowledge of the fundamentals of emotional behavioral and mental health issues of the students & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with a diverse group of individuals including students peers supervisors parents and representatives of outside organizations. Must be able to complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Must be able to work independently use sound judgment and creative thinking. Must be able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and promote teamwork. Certifications and Licenses. The Student Assistance Program professional (SAP) should be: Certified or licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Professional (CADC or LADC) or hold Prevention CertificationDepending on the candidate they may hold other certifications pertinent to the work of the SAP. Skills and AbilitiesSkillsBasic reading and computation skills and appropriate oral and written expression; thorough knowledge of English grammar and cooperatively in a team environment to meet goalsOrganize and perform work independentlyWork on multiple projects while meeting all deadlinesShow sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of workPhysical RequirementsThe work environment is in a mixed environment with moderate noise and temperatures that are work is light/moderate work requiring exertion of up to 40 pounds of force to move or lift following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:Standing for prolonged periodsRepetitive motions with the hands wrists or fingersRepetitive motions with force on the back or lower bodyAbility to feel grasp or hold objects by handDiscernment of colors visuallyDiscernment of letters or numbersDiscernment of objects under low light or distant conditionsUnderstanding and communicating in spoken languageUnderstanding and communicating in written languagePerception of soundsMaking decisions using logic and rational thinkingTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job School and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assure equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. Twinfield School and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring programs or policies on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry national origin age disability sex marital status or sexual orientation.

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