GLENPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Reports to: Director of Special Services
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
Calendar: 9, 10, 11 or 12 month
SUMMARY: The school-based prevention specialist or coordinator is a trained service specialist in the area of substance abuse prevention. The prevention specialist will provide substance abuse prevention education to students. They will also work with the school based family support specialist to provide resources to the families who have children at the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

• Provide instruction to students on substance abuse prevention and unhealthy behavior.
• Assess the needs of students referred and connect them to school, community or interagency services as needed
• Will assist families and students with resources for social-emotional well being
• Will assist school personnel in how to identify high risk substance abuse behavior.
• Will assist in developing community resources to meet the needs of families and children within the school system.
• Will work with the schools in developing specialized programs (such as tutoring services, truancy, or specific counseling services for at risk children, or after school activities.)
• Will maintain confidentiality. The SBFS must have a good understanding of the confidentiality law as it relates to children’s issues and DHS and the confidential restraints that are in existence at the educational facility. The SBFS will attend all required DHS and school trainings annually.
• Participate in school events such as enrollment, open houses, or community resource events to assist and ensure students and families have current and available information regarding services provided
• Assist families with referrals to health-related care services when needed.
• Identify other student needs and provide support in obtaining community resources such as mental health services, transportation needs, housing needs, and food insecurity needs.
• Provide support and assistance to develop or coordinate resources of school- based programs, projects and partnerships that assist schools with meeting social service needs of students and families
• Follow up and ongoing support for families to ensure needs continue to be met, satisfaction with services, and identify any new or existing barriers to services.
• Maintains files and processes incoming correspondence as instructed
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: HS diploma or GED and at least two (2) years general office work and/or training; basic computer skills to include a working knowledge of word processing and databases
preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• The ideal candidate for the School-Based Prevention Specialist position is a
  compassionate and knowledgeable professional with a background in social work. They possess
  the ability to navigate complex systems, provide critical support to students and families, and act
  as a vital link between the school and community resources. Their role is pivotal in ensuring the
  safety, well-being, and academic success of the students they serve.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  “While performing the duties of this job, the employee is almost continuously required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and continuously repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.”
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  “The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate depending upon daily activity.”
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• Provide instruction to students on substance abuse prevention and unhealthy behavior.
• Assess the needs of students referred and connect them to school, community or interagency services as needed
• Will assist families and students with resources for social-emotional well being
• Will assist school personnel in how to identify high risk substance abuse behavior.
• Will assist in developing community resources to meet the needs of families and children within the school system.
• Will work with the schools in developing specialized programs (such as tutoring services, truancy, or specific counseling services for at risk children, or after school activities.)
• Will maintain confidentiality. The SBFS must have a good understanding of the confidentiality law as it relates to children’s issues and DHS and the confidential restraints that are in existence at the educational facility. The SBFS will attend all required DHS and school trainings annually.
• Participate in school events such as enrollment, open houses, or community resource events to assist and ensure students and families have current and available information regarding services provided
• Assist families with referrals to health-related care services when needed.
• Identify other student needs and provide support in obtaining community resources such as mental health services, transportation needs, housing needs, and food insecurity needs.
• Provide support and assistance to develop or coordinate resources of school- based programs, projects and partnerships that assist schools with meeting social service needs of students and families
• Follow up and ongoing support for families to ensure needs continue to be met, satisfaction with services, and identify any new or existing barriers to services.
• Maintains files and processes incoming correspondence as instructed
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrato