Recovery Program Coordinator

Primary Purpose To provide dynamic prevention education, assessment, and counseling for students, their parents or legal guardians and faculty on campus. Provide substance abuse/high-risk behavior early intervention education to students from grades 9 through 12; provide individual, group, and family counseling for students; provide intervention and crisis counseling; serve as a consultant to faculty regarding substance use, co-occurring disorders and high-risk behaviors; operate as a member of the school team; provide accurate and timely reports including but not limited to diagnostic summaries, service plans, follow-up reports and progress notes; participate in on-going training workshop as needed and assigned in order to keep skills and licensure current; develop and implement evaluation and outcome studies for students and parents; and organize and present during parent forums/meetings.

Qualifications Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred

Counselor certification from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) preferred and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential; or

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and ability to obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential within 6 months of hire date

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with a specified behavior management system

Ability to learn, utilize, and control student behavior through specialized therapeutic restraint techniques

Knowledge of psychosocial issues, interpersonal dynamics, community resources, and treatment planning process

Ability to implement restorative processes on campus

Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development

Ability to work with multiple levels of students

Reliable transportation to/from work and between worksites

General knowledge of computer systems and software applications

Bilingual skills preferred

Knowledge of PowerSchool

Knowledge of credit requirements and state graduation plans

Ability to train staff as needed (substance abuse, restorative processes, and other appropriate training)

Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression

Experience:

Experience developing experiential groups and activities for adolescents

Experience in working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations

Extensive experience in special alternative education and/or juvenile justice programs

Experience in adolescent substance use treatment and recovery

Major Responsibilities and Duties Program Management

Lead the treatment and recovery program to include:

Supervision of Recovery Coach(es)

Development and Implementation of effective Alternative Peer Groups (ARG)

Regular communication/updates of program status to the campus Principal

Parent outreach

Development of relationships with other organizations within the recovery community

Assist teaching staff in facilitating restorative circles of guidance-related curriculum

Provide counseling to individuals and groups of students to develop sobriety goals, and post- secondary goals.

Develop/utilize an effective referral process to help students and others use transitioned back to his/her home campus/district

Coordinate assigned individual student placements, activities and services from the inception of assignment to Fortis until the student has successfully transitioned back to his/her home campus/district.

Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records and other required documents

Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support the transition process

Act as a liaison between HCDE Special Schools and the individual student’s home campus

Conduct conferences with districts and HCDE staff concerning school and student issues as needed

Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, the department, and the division in the area of guidance and counseling.

Maintain confidentiality of information

School Climate

Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the division

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and other campus-based staff

Comply with all division and local campus routines and regulations

Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents

Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on the findings.

Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect

Student Management

Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents

Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

Analyze and evaluate student records, including but not limited to ARD documents

Conduct physical student searches

Professional Growth and Development

Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignement

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

Articulate the division's mission and goals in the area of counseling to community and solicit school districts' and parents' support in realizing the mission.

Community Relations

Demonstrate awareness of campus and school districts' needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.

Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for parent involvement

Attend Attendance, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings as required by the principal

Perform other duties as assigned

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