What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistance Specialist position at Chippewa Valley High School?
Summary:
- 1 position
- Chippewa Valley High School Main Building
- Rate of pay is $38.39/HR
- 1100 hours (generally 4 school days per week)
- Position follows school calendar; September - June
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree required in 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