What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Prevention Specialist 10-month position position at Concord Counseling Services?
Description
Concord Counseling Services is seeking candidates for School-Based Prevention Specialist positions to provide mental health and substance use prevention education to elementary school students through whole classroom lessons, small groups, and parent/staff workshops. These are 10-month positions that align with the school year.
Requirements
Requirements:
•Must hold a bachelors or master’s degree in education, social work, school counseling, or a related degree.
•Will need to have or be willing to obtain prevention certification through the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (RA, OCPSA, OPCS, OCPC) upon hire. If not certified, Concord will assist in the certification process.
•Must have experience working in schools or with children in an education and/or mental health capacity. Experience working as a school social worker or school counselor a plus.
•Experience with providing mental health and/or substance use disorder education a plus.
•Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel, Google Suites and working with Electronic Medical Records is preferred.
•Must be a self-starter, be able to exhibit flexibility, work independently as well as part of a team, have excellent time-management, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Perks:
•Free supervision toward independent license for LSW and LPC staff
•Free CEUs
•Work during school hours
•You may qualify for tuition assistance and/or scholarships toward BSW/MSW degree
•You may be eligible for a Welcome Back to the Behavioral Health Workforce bonus
•Student loan repayment & reimbursement program
•Supportive/flexible and inclusive work environment with high employee satisfaction rates
•Generous paid time-off & holidays
•Medical, Dental and Vision, Group Life, FSA, HSA, and 401K plan
If you are looking for a rewarding job and an opportunity to truly make a difference, APPLY NOW! Concord values commitment, inclusivity, integrity, and teamwork. We have a caring and compassionate team of school-based staff who are passionate about helping students and families as well as educating schools on the importance of mental health and substance use awareness.
Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Concord is highly committed to
promoting and maintaining an atmosphere that is culturally
Inclusive and that welcomes diversity.