Substance Abuse and Safety Intervention Specialist

Substance Abuse and Safety Intervention Specialist

 FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

• The Substance Abuse and Safety Intervention Specialist will provide strategic leadership in all areas of substance abuse prevention and intervention programs, anti-bullying, violence prevention, and other safety-related issues for grades K-12. Specific duties range from limited direct student or parent contact for substance use assessment referral; to school staff consultation and training, to overall program/curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.  The Substance Abuse and Safety Intervention Specialist will work in close partnership with the school, district, and community stakeholders. 
• The salary is based on the North Carolina Licensure Salary Schedule.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct responsibility for coordinating and planning all activities related to district implementation of drug prevention efforts
• Direct responsibility for coordinating and planning all activities related to district implementation of bullying mitigation efforts
• Serve as district liaison for the It’s My Call/It’s Our Call programs; as well as general drug violations
• Provide support services, collaboration, and guidance with school and community stakeholders that promotes understanding of prevention and mitigation strategies related to student drug use and/or impact of a parent/family member’s drug involvement
• Review district, as well as, school-wide assessment data to assist the design of school-wide interventions addressing substance use prevention and intervention supports
• Collaborate closely with Office of Social Emotional and Restorative Practices, Office of Safety and Security, and other departments, as necessary
• Coordinate biennial NC Youth Risk Behavior Survey
• Coordination of Bully Prevention Month activities (month of October)
• Develops an effective monitoring and evaluation system, which includes data collection and indicators to measure the effectiveness and impact of training and program development
• Prepares and maintains a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned services, activities, and operations
• Reads various publications and attends various workshops, seminars, and conferences to continuously upgrade professional knowledge
• Communicates and collaborates with administrators, district personnel, outside organizations, and the school community to coordinate activities and programs, and resolve issues and conflicts
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Participates in regularly scheduled departmental and other district meetings as required/requested
• Other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Substance use disorders (required)
• Excellent communication skills including writing capabilities; ability to execute meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy, and accuracy; and ability to make effective presentations (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Google Drive applications; (required)
• Ability to work collaboratively, as well as, independently; ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion (required)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education and/or extensive experience in substance use prevention and intervention (required)
• Possess credential as Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (preferred)
• Possess or be willing to obtain a credential as Certified Clinical Supervisor (preferred)
• Possess or obtain required licensure with the North Carolina Department of Instruction
• Experience working in or with the education system with substance use prevention and intervention efforts. (preferred)

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, according to WS/FCS Policy, and be properly insured.  Possess the ability to travel between school, office, and community sites 

Pay Grade – NC Teaching Salary Scale

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.