Student Assistance Specialist

Summary:

• 1 position
• Chippewa ValleyHigh School Main Building
• Rate of pay is $38.39/HR
• 1100hours (generally 4 school days per week)
• Position follows school calendar; September - June

Qualifications:

• BachelorsDegree requiredin Counseling Social Work Psychology or Related Area
• Masters Degree preferred in Counseling Social Work Psychology or Related Area
• Training and experience in youth substance abuse preferred
• Experience in working with adolescents required
• Ability to act as a role model
• Demonstrates skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community

Duties:

• Group and individual drug prevention/intervention services to students grades 9-12
• Provision of other group services e.g. anger management grief and loss depending on identified needs of the student population
• Referral of at-risk students and families to community resources
• Liaison with Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families
• Sustain school-wide Student Assistance Program (alcohol other drugs suicide prevention/intervention) through connections with students parents community staff and administration
• Facilitate student organization (the Coalition Teen Council) focused on community and school-wide prevention efforts targeting current trends in alcohol and other drug issues and other identified community/building needs
• Organize and host community-wide prevention events and related efforts

Required Experience:

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