Student and Family Prevention and Intervention Specialist; Grant Funded

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Job : 5957925
Final date to receive applications: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Granville County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Student Services Personnel to support our efforts to prevent and reduce youth substance use through early intervention, relationship building, and targeted student and family support.

This position is part of Building Resilient Youth
, an initiative designed to strengthen protective factors, build coping and decision‑making skills, increase family engagement, improve school attendance, reduce behavioral concerns, and connect students and families with appropriate community resources. The position is grant‑funded and will end at the conclusion of the  school year.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community partners to identify students who may be at increased risk for substance use, school disengagement, behavioral concerns, or other challenges and provide proactive supports before concerns escalates.

The primary focus of this position will be prevention and intervention related to youth substance use and the risk factors that can contribute to substance use, while addressing the broader social‑emotional, behavioral, family, and school‑related needs that affect student success.

The position will serve as an important bridge between the school, the student, the family, and community resources—helping students develop the skills, relationships, and supports they need to make healthy choices and remain connected to school

• Develop positive, trusting relationships with students and serve as a consistent source of support and encouragement.
• Provide individual and small‑group interventions focused on substance‑use prevention, healthy decision‑making, coping skills, emotional regulation, problem‑solving, and development of positive relationships.
• Identify students who may benefit from additional support through school data, staff referrals, student self‑referrals, family concerns, and other indicators of risk.
• Provide early intervention for students demonstrating behavioral, attendance, academic, social‑emotional, or other concerns that may increase their risk for substance use or school disengagement.
• Facilitate prevention and education activities for students, including lessons, small groups, peer‑support opportunities, and other evidence‑informed activities.
• Engage parents and caregivers through individual meetings, educational opportunities, and family support activities.
• Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, administrators, teachers, and other student‑services personnel to coordinate interventions and monitor student progress.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school, community, and behavioral health resources when additional support is needed.
• Assist with developing individualized intervention plans and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
• Promote school connectedness, positive peer relationships, resilience, and other protective factors associated with healthy youth development.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and communicate appropriately with school and community partners.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of services, interventions, referrals, and student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and school system policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.