Job Description

Chemical Health Specialist

Title: Chemical Health Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director and/or Lead Chemical Health Specialist

Exempt Status: Exempt

Position Overview: Provide chemical-use screening, early intervention, and related support services to students and their families in collaboration with local schools.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide chemical use pre-assessment and related short-term individual counseling, referrals and follow-up to students and their families.
• Participate in scheduled student support team meetings at assigned schools and provide effective consultation with school partners.
• Demonstrate leadership in collaborating with a wide range of youth serving organizations, school districts, local community organizations.
• Assist students and their families with transitions into, or back from, chemical health treatment.
• Provide various support groups based on student need.
• Engage parents to support youth and make appropriate referrals to outside resources such as mental health therapy and other chemical health support.
• Regular travel to multiple school locations is associated with this position.
• Provide community education on specific chemical health topics and representing Youth Service Bureau services.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings.
• Participate in gathering and reporting of various outcome data.
• Maintain records and enter timely and accurate data.
• Participate in teaching the Chemical Awareness Program class.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• None

Requirements & Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Social Work, or health services related field.
• LADC or AODA licensure preferred.
• Previous experience working in educational settings preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or families.
• Cultural competency and experience is desired.
• Flexible in providing services in multiple sites with varying needs and structures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and daily access to an automobile.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.72 - $26.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a school setting previously? If so, for how many years "_"?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• chemical health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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