Student Assistance Specialist - Charlottesville, United States - Region Ten Community Services Board

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:


This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent works as part of Prevention Services to provide implementation, coordination and management for a student assistance program sited at a local school.

He/she shall provide crisis intervention services, focused on short-term stabilization of child including mental health assessment and clinical interventions.

The incumbent shall provide behavioral coaching, role-modeling, psycho-education/skill building, crisis counseling and emotional support to selected children and families in behavioral health areas to include (but are not limited to): attachment (or child development), parenting, behavioral management, problem solving, self-management, social interaction, independent living, crisis management, employment searching and work skills.


The incumbent will also function as an outreach specialist to provide in-community prevention programs for children, adolescents, families and citizens at large.

He/she will work with human service agencies, treatment teams, schools, local jurisdictions and citizen groups to provide appropriate consultation and implementation of programs of service and education about and prevention of substance addiction, mental health and promotion of resiliency.

The incumbent reports to the Program Manager of Prevention Services and to the school system administrator.

Carrying out the position duties requires participation in formulating and carrying out policies, objectives and programs involving the school system, Region Ten and other local agencies.

The incumbent receives general supervision after specific program objectives have been determined and defined by program administrators. The incumbent exercises sound judgment, is cooperative and maintains confidentiality when performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

In carrying out the position duties, the incumbent performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics, licensure standards, school policies and Region Ten policies.


POSITION LOCATION:
Region Ten Community Services Board

500 Old Lynchburg Road

Charlottesville, VA 22902

and sited full time at assigned school


GRADE:
9/10/11


SCHEDULE:
40 hours weekly; 11-month position

(yearly schedule is August through June)

or hourly, as agreed upon with supervisor


Pay:
From $20.02 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Ability to Relocate:

  • Charlottesville, VA 22903: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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