Prevention-Intervention Professional
Best to apply by 6/28/26. Job open until filled
ESD 113 learns from and cares for our staff, schools, students, families, and the land, works alongside communities to build pathways that expand opportunity, and acts with collective purpose to advance educational justice.
This position is 180 days/year, 8 hours/day. Work calendar is Monday- Friday.
Benefits include: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance; FSA/DCAP; Life/AD&D Insurance; LTD Insurance; EAP; Retirement; DCP; Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
Required attachments: Resume and Cover Letter
Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions.
Prevention-Intervention Professional Job Description
Purpose Statement
The job of Prevention-Intervention Professional is done for the purpose of working with the True North Student Assistance program providing prevention and intervention, and referral services for students and their families who are impacted by behavioral health conditions; and assisting in the development of a safe and drug free learning environment for learning and teaching.
This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Per the essential functions and educational requirements listed below.
This job reports to Clinical Supervisor.
Essential Functions
The Prevention-Intervention Professional conducts a variety of actions such as screenings, interventions, and referrals for the purpose of identifying and addressing behavioral health issues in compliance with applicable laws, True North policies, and performance standards.
The position educates school staff, students, and parents on a variety of programs and services including drug and alcohol awareness programs and mental health promotion campaigns for the purpose of increasing awareness, identifying issues, providing referral, and coordinating service delivery.
The professional establishes a visible, accessible presence on campus at assigned locations for the purpose of increasing student awareness and identification of behavioral health issues.
The role facilitates behavioral health intervention groups focused on substance use and mental health for the purpose of resolving identified behavioral health concerns and following applicable laws, True North policies, and performance standards.
The position maintains individual student records and intervention files for the purpose of documenting student activities in compliance with federal, state, and program requirements.
The professional participates in a variety of committees and activities such as Student Assistance Teams, CORE, re-entry conferences, and assessment reviews for the purpose of providing information in the area of behavioral health prevention, intervention, and referral to treatment.
The role performs record keeping, data entry, and clerical functions including student records, program materials, and scheduling for the purpose of providing records and materials necessary for program success.
The position responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems and providing information and referral.
The professional serves as a liaison between the school and other systems partners such as juvenile justice and behavioral health treatment for the purpose of facilitating student support services, continuity of care and communication between participants.
The role utilizes evidenced-based and promising practices such as motivational interviewing, Project SUCCESS, and TRAILS for the purpose of providing effective behavioral health interventions.
Marginal Functions
The position assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
The professional performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Skills: The position requires skills to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments, operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications, preparing and maintaining accurate records and case management, and utilizing group presentation skills.
Knowledge: The role requires knowledge to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include alcohol and drug abuse state and federal confidentiality laws, generally accepted behavioral health screening, intervention, treatment and recovery process for adolescents and families, substance use prevention and mental health promotion, physical and emotional development of adolescents, and mental health issues.
Ability: The position requires ability to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals, work with similar types of data, and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups in a nonjudgmental manner, working flexible hours, displaying patience and a sense of humor, understanding verbal input and responding quickly, maintaining confidentiality, and promoting a caring and cooperative workplace where human dignity is respected, professional satisfaction is promoted, and positive relationships are developed and sustained.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines, providing information and advising others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience and Education Requirements
Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education (Minimum): Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
Equivalency: Prevention Intervention Professional: This position requires a minimum of a HS Diploma and an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential.
Education Levels: HS Diploma, AA, BA, MA - Agency Affiliated Counselor - Range 37.
Employment Details
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Approval Date: 2/22/2023
Salary Grade: 37
Required Testing: None Specified
Certificates and Licenses: Agency Affiliated Counselor credential
Continuing Education/Training: Maintain required certificates and licenses.
Clearances Required:
Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer