Job Description

Posting number: 27746

Department: Prevention & Intervention

Job classification: Prevention and Intervention Spec 204/8

Posting type: Open

Categories: Paraprofessional

Summary

This position will implement SPS’ Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Services (SBIRT) program at Ballard High School. This position is currently funded for the 26-27 school year only, with possible extension.

The job of the Prevention and Intervention Specialist is done for the purpose/s of providing prevention and intervention services to students regarding alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

Examples of duties

• Conducts prevention activities (e.g. education programs, parental education, training, etc.) for the purpose of meeting District program goals.
• Coordinates alcohol, tobacco, drug (ATOD) and violence prevention activities for the purpose of meeting goals of the Prevention and Intervention Program.
• Evaluates program materials and collateral for the purpose of providing information to students and staff.
• Identifies high-risk students for the purpose of involving other District staff in student's program.
• Interfaces with the public and private agencies for the purpose of representing the District and the Prevention and Intervention Program providing prevention and treatment.
• Maintains a variety of records and/or reports (e.g. status reports, program records, evaluations, expenditures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting department goals and tracking information.
• Provides counseling on a variety of issues (e.g. anger management, problem solving, ATOD recovery, crisis intervention, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students in ATOD and violence prevention and recovery.
• Refers students to school and community services for the purpose of providing resources to aid students in ATOD prevention.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Attends a variety of staff and committee meetings for the purpose of providing and receiving information.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the School Administrator or Manager of Prevention and Intervention.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: preparing documents; designing materials; and making presentations. Ability to train adults; identify at-risk behavior.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: drug/alcohol risk and detection, laws and regulations; prevention methods; and community resources.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organization's services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

CONDITIONS:

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department (at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence), are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree OR 2) completion of two years of college, not a degree but seventy-two (72) quarter hours or forty-eight (48) semester hours of college credit, OR 3) demonstrated knowledge of reading, writing and math and the ability to assist in instructing these subjects. This demonstration may be either an assessment or portfolio development.

YEARS of RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of related work experience in social or human services, educational or community-based programs.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: 12 hours of drug/alcohol training

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: Valid State of Washington Driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice fingerprint background check