Student Assistance Specialist

Req #125

Position Title:

Student Assistance Specialist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a FLSA exempt position in which the incumbent works as part of Prevention Services to provide implementation, coordination and management for a student assistance program sited at a local school. He/she shall provide crisis intervention services, focused on short-term stabilization of child including mental health assessment and clinical interventions. The incumbent shall provide behavioral coaching, role-modeling, psycho-education/skill building, crisis counseling and emotional support to selected children and families in behavioral health areas to include (but are not limited to): attachment (or child development), parenting, behavioral management, problem solving, self-management, social interaction, independent living, crisis management, employment searching and work skills.

The incumbent will also function as an outreach specialist to provide in-community prevention programs for children, adolescents, families and citizens /she will work with human service agencies, treatment teams, schools, local jurisdictions and citizen groups to provide appropriate consultation and implementation of programs of service and education about and prevention of substance addiction, mental health and promotion of resiliency.

The incumbent reports to the Director of Prevention Services and to the school system administrator. Carrying out the position duties requires participation in formulating and carrying out policies, objectives and programs involving the school system, Region Ten and other local agencies. The incumbent receives general supervision after specific program objectives have been determined and defined by program administrators. The incumbent exercises sound judgment, is cooperative and maintains confidentiality when performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

In carrying out the position duties, the incumbent performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics, licensure standards, school policies and Region Ten policies.

Please review the full job description for a full list of duties and tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. The incumbent must also possess the following qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Master’s degree in pertinent mental health field preferred

• One year of mental health experience required. Two or more years preferred.

• License (LPC or LCSW) or license-eligible preferred (as defined by registration of supervision with the appropriate Licensing Board.)

KSAS

Knowledge of: principles, theory and strategies of prevention, training, and treatment in the field of substance addiction, mental health and developmental disorders; principles of child development, attachment theory, child and adult psychopathology, family therapy, behavior management, adult and child substance abuse, and psychological testing; schools’ systems and interagency collaboration. Laws and regulations governing children's behavioral health services.

Skills in: motivational interviewing, crisis supports, case management, therapeutic techniques, child and family counseling, outreach modalities, group facilitation; clinical assessment, risk assessment, assessment consultation and referral; program coordination; public speaking and report writing, personal computers and keyboarding.

Abilities to: provide prevention/education services to groups, families and individuals on substance addiction, mental health and intellectual disability issues and provide consultation in these areas to agencies, and in particular to the specific school assignment; and to work independently and function professionally while sited full time at a school.

• GRADE 9: $21.02 - $31.53 per hour
• GRADE 10: $23.12 - $34.68 per hour
• GRADE 11: $27.40 - $38.15 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time (Non-Exempt); 11 month position - yearly schedule August to June

Location:

Charlottesville Middle School: 1000 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Region Ten Office

Location:

500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903