What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1.0 FTE K-12 Prevention Specialist position at Lexington Public Schools?
POSITION TITLE: 1.0 FTE K-12 PREVENTION SPECIALIST (WELLNESS)
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: K-12 Physical Education, Health and Wellness Program Leaders
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
2023 - 2024 school year. FY22 rates, will increase upon finalized negotiations.
Unit A 21-22 Salary Range
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive drug prevention K-12 program
- Train students, faculty, parents and community members in drug prevention strategies
- Provide community awareness education about health related issues
- Facilitate School/Community group meetings and presentations
- Advise the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club
- Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the field and contribute to a positive and safe school culture
- Support diversity, equity and inclusion for all students and families
- Consult and collaborate with administrators, teachers, staff, families and community-based providers in support of students’ needs
- Provide group and/or individual counseling and support for students as needed
- Make home visits, as needed
- Participate in reentry for mental health and discipline/diversion/restorative justice
- Participate in the Physical Education, Health and Wellness program in consultation with the K-12 Physical Education, Health and Wellness Program Leaders and the K-12 Prevention Specialist
- Oversee the K-12 Diversion Program (Harassment, Title IX, Substance Use Disorders)
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in health education, social work or related field. Dual certification preferred but not required; Demonstrated experience with youth prevention programs and interventions; Experience working with adolescents in school or community settings; Knowledge of and experience with research-based prevention programs; Effective communication skills including public speaking, writing and technology literate; Experience working with parents including facilitating discussions and leading youth-adult dialogues; Ability to develop and prepare prevention messages addressing wellness issues including substance abuse prevention that target a variety of audiences; Organizational skills including facilitating meetings,preparing documents and reports and the ability to work independently.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.
Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.
