We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help support our Student Assistance Coordinator with substance use prevention efforts within our high school.SCOPE OF POSITION:-Collaborate with treatment providers and support personnel.-Provide ongoing support for substance use prevention services in the school setting.-Assist in the organization and implementation of wellness and drug awareness activities to highlight community resources, positive student role models, and positive choices students can make to be healthy and substance-free.-Provide training and/or coordinate experts to deliver training to faculty and staff about the role of a Student Assistant Counselor, how to make referrals, signs and symptoms, drug updates, etc.-Perform other tasks and duties in the support of safe and drug-free schools as appropriate.-Assist with data collection for the Youth Risk Behavior every two years and Core Measures Survey every year.-Ability to assist in the development and implementation of the school district’s policies on drug, tobacco and alcohol use.-Assist with wellness and drug education to school staff and families.-Facilitate/co-facilitate educational support groups.-Consult with health teachers and provide resources to augment effective health curriculum, teach classes on substance use specific topics when requested (desired, nor required).QUALIFICATIONS:-Bachelor’s degree or above, in mental health, psychology or related fields. (Vermont Drug/Alcohol License or other counseling certification desired but not required)-Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in adherence to the Code of Ethics and adhere to 42CFR Part 2, and 45 CFR, Part 96, Subpart-Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Block Grant -Working knowledge of the fundamentals of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues of the students and families served. -Knowledge of short term counseling techniques, and various techniques concerning treatment, education and prevention of alcohol and drug use.-Familiarity or interest in working with adolescent substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery methods. Ability to screen and assess adolescents needing a variety of services and make effective internal and external referrals. Ability to learn - or experience using - screening tools such as the CRAFFT and GAIN Short Screener.-Experience in facilitating adolescent psycho-educational groups (desired, not required). -Understanding family systems and family case management including families from diverse populations. -Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with appropriate outside agencies. Knowledge of available community substance use/mental health community services and experience referring to community agencies.-Ability to work independently.-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, administrators, outside agencies, and the general public.-Ability to speak effectively in public and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.-Valid Vermont drivers license.This position is grant funded for the 2024-2025 school year.