Substance Abuse Intervention Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern preferred.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.
• Valid Texas Certificate as a Professional School Counselor preferred.
• Previous experience with secondary schools preferred.
• Group/Individual Counseling experience preferred.
• Visionary leader in public schools to work collaboratively with diverse students, staff, families and communities to prepare learners for the 21st century.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School Year 2021-2022/210 Days

SALARY:

$61,929 (IA 3)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year 2021-2022

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in planning and developing the school’s education, guidance and counseling program in relation to the needs of the students being served.
• Assists in classroom and/or behavioral management planning with parents and professional personnel.
• Uses computers in job-related activities.
• Provides personal and developmental counseling services through individual and group conferences.
• Works cooperatively with professional personnel and community resource personnel in the prevention and/or intervention of drug abuse and school dropouts.
• Provides crisis counseling and/or consultant services.
• Provides for small groups and programs to emphasize personal and social development; i.e., learning to be responsible for one’s behavior, orientation, effective study methods, stress management, decision making.
• Consults with the school psychologist on identified students.
• Explains the role of Substance Use Intervention Counselor to appropriate agencies, the community, and to school staff members – public relations.
• Reports child abuse cases to the Children’s Protective Services and involves the Youth Service Specialists when necessary.
• Acts as liaison with all support personnel.
• Assists in the preparation of written reports or surveys that are required by the local school system and/or the Texas Education Agency.
• Provides individual guidance programs with emphasis on learning appropriate behavior, and aiding personal and social development.
• Counsels and serves as a resource person for parents on problems affecting the orderly educational, physical, emotional and social growth of the student.
• Works cooperatively with and coordinates the use of community referral sources in the prevention and/ or intervention of drugs, school dropouts, runaways, etc.
• Carries out other guidance responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Guidance and Counseling and/or Principal.
• Develop and process an Intake form and procedure when students are placed at the ALC campus and follow up with students on their home campus.
• Develop and assist with the implementation of a Transition Plan for each student returning to their main campus.
• Work in concert with the YSS Workers assigned to the ALC and the home campuses.
• Coordinate speakers for group session or general assembly sessions with students.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Transportation required.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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