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Substance Use Prevention Counselor JobID: 2661

• Position Type:

  Special Services/ Social Worker

• Date Posted:

  1/30/2024

• Location:

  Biddeford High School

    

Biddeford High School is seeking a Substance Use Education & Prevention Counselor.

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The successful candidate will have experience working with students on a variety of substance use and behavioral health issues, and the ability to relate effectively with diverse groups of students, staff, families and the public. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, individual and group substance use evaluation and counseling, referral to appropriate substance use treatment programs, and collaborating with a variety of school and community of stakeholders. This position will likely be shared between Biddeford High School and our Alternative Pathways Center.

.School Description: The High School serves grades 8-12We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.Find Biddeford School Department's Three Pillars of Commitment to Students attached.Brief Job Duties:The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Plans and provides leadership for the district’s drug education program.2. Works cooperatively with health and guidance personnel to coordinate the district’s drug education program.3. Selects, assigns, supervises, and evaluates community resource persons used in the district’s drug education program.4. Represents the district in contacts with public agencies and private organizations concerned with juvenile drug abuse andnarcotic education.Developing and administering schoolelementarycurriculum

Full Job Description (https://www.biddefordschools.me/page/job-descriptions-district) Certification/License:The successful candidate will be state certified as LADC, LCSW or LCPC with substance use focus and background.Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education Experience: Has expereince with a substance-use focusLive and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches

• Views of the Saco River to its west

• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area

• Less than two hours north of Boston.

• Home to a growing population of diverse residents

• Picturesque downtown

• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

• Thriving economy

• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking (https://heartofbiddeford.org/)

Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment athttps://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools (https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/biddeford/page/employment) Dayton School (https://sites.google.com/daytonschooldept.org/dcs/district-information/employment-opportunities?authuser=0) Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides individual support for students.

• Provides short term individual/group substance use prevention education and counseling.

• Provides group education in classroom settings in collaboration with BHS Student Services.

• Refers students and families to outside counseling resources for long-term counseling support.

• Develops and maintains partnerships with community agencies and organizations.

• Collaborates with families, school staff, administration, and the community to support student success and wellness.

• Supports students with developing protective factors.

• Identify students who are at risk, collaborate with guardians and community supports, and develop prevention plans.

• Provides family education in relation to Substance Use Disorders.

• Provide crisis intervention.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The individual must be motivated and have a significant understanding of the current drug epidemic and how it affects our community. At least 2 years’ experience in Substance Use Disorder counseling. The individual also must be familiar with community support systems, referral processes and resources available to our students and their families. NPI number and ability to bill to MaineCare/Insurance preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: LADC (preferred), LCSW, LCPC considered