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Job Posting: Student Assistance Program Coordinator

• Student Assistance Program CoordinatorJobID: 2133 
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Position Type:
  Teachers and School Service Personnel
Date Posted:
  3/13/2017
Location:
  Grayslake North High School
Date Available:
  08/08/2017
Closing Date: 
  until filled
  


 
Grayslake Community High School District 127 has an  opening for a Student Assistance Program Coordinator for Grayslake North High school.  District 127 is located in Grayslake, Illinois.  The district serves approximately 2900 students in grades 9-12 in two high schools with more than 300 certified and educational support staff members.  

 
Responsibilities:
 
The job of Student Assistance Program Coordinator is done for the purpose(s) of coordinating all aspects of the student assistance program including student intervention, prevention, and staff development; serving as a resource for student, staff and parents on substance abuse education; developing/maintaining relationships with outside referral sources; and acting as a liaison for the community and parents regarding at-risk student behavior and prevention programs.

 
Qualifications:
 
• Valid Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, or Illinois Professional Educator License with school counseling or school social worker endorsement
• Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Certification (CADC) preferred
• Previous experience as a high school Student Assistance Program Director or Coordinator preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated excellence as an educational leader with strong organizational, problem-solving, and human relations skills
 
Essential Functions:
 
Direct Service:
 
• Act as a resource to students who are concerned about their own drug/alcohol use or that of another student
• Act as a resource to staff and faculty members who are concerned about a student’s possible drug/alcohol use
• Act as a supportive resource to parents who are concerned about their own child’s suspected drug/alcohol use or that of another student
 
• Provide individual and group counseling to students
• Provide case management services for students in treatment programs
 
• Work closely with the School Nurse, Athletic Director and the SAP Core Teamto provide appropriate interventions for identified students
• Coordinate communication with Police Officer Liaison, Dean of Students and the Associate Principal for Student Services with concerns about students
• Provide appropriate in-school and community resources to students and families when necessary
• Coordinate with Freshman Transition sponsors to offer prevention programming for students
• Maintain a positive working relationship with community treatment professionals
   
  
  
   
  Programs
 
• Facilitate weekly SAP Core Team meetings (develop agenda, distribute information to members, take minutes, etc.)
• Coordinate student programs related to depression/suicide/teen dating violence, etc.
• Coordinate student prevention programs with Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Director, and Activities Director
• Coordinate Snowball, SADD activities, Red Ribbon Week activities, Healthy Relationships Week, First Responder Appreciation Breakfast, and other activities as needed, etc.
• Speak at Athletic Night, Freshman Parent Night, Parent University, and Athletic Sport Team Meetings, Pre-Prom Information Events
• Plan student assemblies on related topics and coordinate with building administration
• Coordinate the Illinois Youth Survey for students
• Provide information to Board of Education through biannual presentations or as needed
   
  
  
   
  Faculty and Staff Training:
• Provide in-service training to faculty and staff (including coaches)
• Present information to faculty and staff on mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and the Student Assistance Program
• Act as an available school representative and resource within the school for students and faculty
• Work with staff to provide resource assistance and classroom instruction in existing health curriculum
   
  
  
   
  Liaison Responsibilities:
• Act as an available school representative and resource outside of the school
• Represent the school district in community substance abuse prevention efforts through active participation in community organizations
• Function as liaison to student groups within the school
• Participate in monthly SAP roundtable meeting
• Participate in community activities related to drug prevention
• Attend and provide resource assistance to student Code of Conduct meetings
• Coordinate with athletic department to evaluate and improve the Athletic Code
• Work with school social workers in regard to drug/alcohol referrals and student support groups
• Acts as a liaison to feeder schools and their prevention programming
 

Salary and Benefits:
 
A regionally competitive salary with excellent employment benefits based on the qualifications and employment history of the candidate. 


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