Student Assistance Specialist

Job Title

Counselor

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

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

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