SBIRT School-Based Prevention & Intervention Specialist

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Prevention and Intervention Specialist to implement the SBIRT program at Ballard High School, funded for the 26-27 year. The role focuses on prevention and intervention services for students regarding alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

The specialist will coordinate ATOD and violence prevention activities, evaluate materials, identify high-risk students, and refer to services while maintaining records and reporting on program progress.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience in social or human services, educational or community-based programs.
• Associate’s degree or completion of two years of college (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours).
• 12 hours of drug/alcohol training.
• Valid State of Washington Driver's license or equivalent mobility.
• Criminal Justice fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts prevention activities (education programs, parental education, training) to meet District goals.
• Coordinates ATOD and violence prevention activities.
• Evaluates program materials for accuracy and usefulness.
• Identifies high-risk students for involvement of other staff.
• Interfaces with public and private agencies to represent the District.
• Maintains records and reports documenting goals and tracking information.
• Provides counseling on issues (anger management, crisis intervention, ATOD recovery).
• Refers students to school and community services for ATOD prevention.
• Attends staff and committee meetings.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Skills

Counseling

Training adults

Presentations

Risk identification

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Prevention and Intervention Specialist to implement the SBIRT program at Ballard High School, funded for the 26-27 year. The role focuses on prevention and intervention services for students regarding alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

The specialist will coordinate ATOD and violence prevention activities, evaluate materials, identify high-risk students, and refer to services while maintaining records and reporting on program progress.