Student Assistance Specialist

Chippewa Valley High School; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 57,859,200 - 59,236,800; Part time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley Schools in Clinton Township, Michigan, seeks a Student Assistance Specialist at Chippewa Valley High School to provide prevention/intervention services for grades 9-12.

The role is part-time, pays $38.39 per hour, with about 1100 hours per year following the school calendar (Sept–June). Requires a Bachelor's in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology; Master's preferred; youth substance abuse experience and ability to work with adolescents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related area.
• Master's degree preferred in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related area.
• Training and experience in youth substance abuse preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents required.
• Ability to act as a role model.
• Demonstrates skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Group and individual drug prevention/intervention services to students, grades 9-12.
• Provision of other group services, e.g. anger management, grief, and loss, depending on identified needs.
• Referral of at-risk students and families to community resources.
• Liaison with Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families.
• Sustain school-wide Student Assistance Program through connections with students, parents, community, staff, and administration.
• Facilitate Coalition Teen Council focused on prevention efforts and current trends.
• Organize and host community-wide prevention events and related efforts.

Skills

Adolescent experience

Role model

Youth substance abuse experience

Substance abuse training

Sensitivity to school community

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related area

Master's degree preferred in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related area

Job description

Student Assistance Specialist

Chippewa Valley Schools

Chippewa Valley High School - Clinton Township, Michigan

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Job Details

Job ID: 5848732

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:

• 1 position
• Chippewa ValleyHigh School Main Building
• Rate of pay is $38.39/HR
• 1100hours (generally 4 school days per week)
• Position follows school calendar; September - June

Qualifications:

• BachelorsDegree requiredin Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Related Area
• Masters Degree preferred in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Related Area
• Training and experience in youth substance abuse preferred
• Experience in working with adolescents required
• Ability to act as a role model
• Demonstrates skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community

Duties:

• Group and individual drug prevention/intervention services to students, grades 9-12
• Provision of other group services, e.g. anger management, grief, and loss, depending on identified needs of the student population
• Referral of at-risk students and families to community resources
• Liaison with Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families
• Sustain school-wide Student Assistance Program (alcohol, other drugs, suicide prevention/intervention) through connections with students, parents, community, staff, and administration
• Facilitate student organization (the Coalition Teen Council) focused on community and school-wide prevention efforts targeting current trends in alcohol and other drug issues and other identified community/building needs
• Organize and host community-wide prevention events and related efforts

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $38.39 Per Hour

Job Categories

Student Services > Psychologist

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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