Student Assistance Professional

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions.

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Prevention Program Manager, the Student Assistance Professional develops and delivers services to students facing behavioral health issues in collaboration with school assistance programs, parents, and community agencies.

Salary:

The full salary range for this position is $33.75 - $41.06 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment/Location:

This position will work 40 hrs/week, 190 days/year at Jemtegaard Middle School in Washougal School District.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

A complete application will include:

• Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years

• At least three professional references and contact information

• A cover letter expressing interest in the position

• A resume that reflects work experience listed on application

FIRST REVIEW DATE OCTOBER 23rd

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

• Recruit, enroll, screen, and provide support to youth identified as needing student assistance services and participate as an integral member of the student assistance, core, or other multi-disciplinary teams.

• Coordinate activities with the school-based team to identify students facing behavioral health issues and refer them to school and community-based services. Develop and communicate student referral process for school staff.

• Provide individual/family support services within the student assistance framework.

• Prepare and complete program record keeping forms, including intake, services, and evaluations and enter activities monthly into the LGAN data collection system.

• Provide pre-assessment and referral information to students and/or parents who are affected by alcohol, or drug use.

• Facilitate school-based support services by implementing the assigned program to fidelity.

• Conduct early intervention/insight programs for students experimenting with or having disciplinary issues with substance use and provide crisis intervention as needed.

• Provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention/awareness programs (e.g. Washington Drug Free week, prevention education series, etc.) to staff, students and/or parents.

• Provide school staff in-service training pertaining to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Also provide training in the areas of prevention, intervention, recovery and student assistance programming.

• Facilitate alcohol, tobacco, drug prevention and intervention, and concerned others (children of substance users) support/education groups as needed.

• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

• Attend monthly training meetings at Educational Service District 112.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree OR a High School diploma or GED and four years of experience working with students facing behavioral health issues; OR

• Qualified Alcohol/Drug Counselor meets WA State DBHR (Dept. of Behavioral Health and Recovery) requirements; OR

• WA State licensed Psychologist as defined under RCW 18.83; OR

• An educational staff associate certification as a school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse or school social worker under Washington professional educator standards board rules adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.410.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, human development, sociology, or psychology.

• Experience in school based student assistance programs.

• Hold or eligible to hold a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) or Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) certification. Individual assignment may require candidate to pursue certification.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Extended or flexible hours as necessary.

• Travel to school districts and institutions within the Prevention Program service region.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.