Salary: See Position Description
Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202402281
Department: Regional School Safety Center
Program: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 03/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and For any questions, contact hr.dept@esd112.org.
General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health and Regional School Safety Center, the Substance Use Disorder Professional provides chemical dependency prevention, intervention and treatment services for youth in an outpatient program. Services are delivered in a school setting.
Salary:
The full annual salary range is $49,507.93 - $60,234.49.Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Assignment:
This position will be full-time and work 200 days per year. Completion of a TB test within 30 days of hire, at employee's expense, is required.
A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Evidence of an Associate's degree or higher (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Conduct youth screening, and assessment using American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria and referral services for identified youth.
2. Provide outpatient treatment services, including group and individual counseling, and educational programs and services for youth and their families.
3. Assist youth and their families in overcoming treatment barriers, accessing other services, and developing a supportive recovery life style.
4. Work collaboratively with Juvenile Probation Officers and the court to provide appropriate services for referrals from Juvenile Justice System.
5. Work collaboratively with Student Assistance Professionals and other school staff to provide appropriate services for referrals from school system.
6. Work collaboratively with other community providers and programs to provide services and referrals.
7. Provide continuing care for patients who have completed outpatient treatment.
8. Maintain/manage accurate patient records in accordance with 246-341 WAC, and ESD 112 Wellness and Treatment Services policies and procedures.
9. Represent ESD 112 treatment program at meetings within district and community as needed.
10. Provide coverage of treatment and early intervention services as needed.

Other Functions:

1. Attend school staffing meetings when appropriate.
2. Provide training for school staff on youth substance use and dependency issues.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree.
2. Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional certification.
3. Experienced case management and record keeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Experience in utilization of ASAM placement criteria.
3. Experience working with schools, social services and Juvenile Justice.
4. Experience in conducting adolescent assessments.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Flexible work hours required.
2. Travel to districts in the ESD region.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal records background check and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Completion of a TB test within 30 days of hire at employee's expense.

Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 20 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.
For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
01

Do you have an Associate's degree or higher?

• YES
• NO

02

Do you hold a Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional certification? Please attach a copy to the application.

• YES
• NO

03

Do you have experienced case management as well as record keeping skills?

• YES
• NO

04

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
05

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
06

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
07

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
08

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes, I have never been convicted
• No, I have been convicted

09

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

10

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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