Coalition Youth Specialist

Job Description

• Wyandot and Algonquin Middle Schools with some work at Chippewa Valley High and Mohegan High
• Works with the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families
• Full time day hours, generally confirming to school schedules
• Follows school calendar, with limited summer work and occasional evening hours
• $72,000 per year, annual increases
• 3 year contract, does not offer benefits
• Position is hired through EDUSTAFF
• Start date is August 1, 2026

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology preferred. Will consider candidates with a Bachelor's Degree and experience.
• Experience with working with youth, required.
• Drug prevention experience, youth preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and sensitively within a diverse school community.

• Delivery of group work services and drug prevention education programming to students.
• Organize delivery of services in the school by community agencies.
• Consultation with school staff.
• Small caseload of at-risk students for intervention, parent outreach, referral to community agencies.
• liaison with the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families in support of Coalition prevention programming.

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to:
Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone:  Email: ablanchard.mi.us / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to:
Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone:  Email: tkoch.mi.us. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at  or MDCRservicecenter.