Job Description

Job Title: Schools Team Coordinator

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Department: NN Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Schools Team Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in providing prevention and early intervention services within local school districts. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students through education, skill‑building, and early identification of at‑risk behaviors. If you are passionate about youth development, prevention programming, and community engagement, this role allows you to promote wellness, resilience, and positive decision‑making in school settings.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with school staff, families, and community partners to deliver prevention services, coordinate program activities, and support students through targeted interventions. You will also assist with program planning, reporting, and ensuring services align with funding requirements and community needs.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work-related travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual’s humanity, and promoting a healthy, collaborative workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement annual strategic plans with school districts to address prevention and intervention needs
· Provide training, consultation, education, and referral support to school staff and Team of Concern initiatives
· Deliver direct services to students including classroom presentations, group sessions, and individual skill‑building interventions
· Support students in developing healthy decision‑making, emotional regulation, and social skills
· Identify at‑risk students in collaboration with school personnel and assist with interventions or referrals
· Maintain accurate documentation, including consent forms, intakes, and service records in compliance with confidentiality standards
· Participate in staffing meetings and contribute to program quality improvement efforts
· Provide required documentation and reports to leadership and funding sources
· Maintain effective communication between school districts and organizational programs
· Support community outreach through presentations, events, and networking opportunities
· Collaborate with school partners to evaluate and improve program effectiveness
· Promote a positive and professional presence with students, families, and stakeholders
· Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related human services field

OR...

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field with at least one (1) year of professional experience in a social service setting

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing prevention programming related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among youth
· At least one (1) year of experience in a coordination or program implementation role preferred

Additional Qualifications:
· Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
· Strong communication and presentation skills
· Ability to build relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners
· Knowledge of prevention and early intervention strategies
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
· Proficiency with documentation and electronic record systems
· Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Physical Requirements
· Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
· Ability to perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and documentation
· Ability to sit for extended periods with occasional walking or standing
· Ability to meet the physical demands of a sedentary work environment

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.