Student Assistance Specialist

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