Student Assistance Specialist

Summary:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Duties:

• 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

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: 586-723-2090 Email: DJacobs@cvs.k12.mi.us / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: KNewhouse@cvs.k12.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 (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.