Student Support & Substance Use Intervention Coordinator

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 58,500 - 103,900; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education seeks a qualified Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) to join the Office of Student Support Services. The role focuses on assessing student substance involvement, coordinating referrals, and developing intervention plans in collaboration with families and school personnel.

The position emphasizes leadership in parent education, interagency collaboration, and maintaining current knowledge of substance abuse curricula.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Jersey standard certificate as school social worker or school counselor.
• Valid New Jersey Student Assistance Coordinator Certification.
• Valid Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential issued by the NJ Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in a school.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral modifications and intervention strategies which will improve student behavior and motivate disaffected students.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' drug/alcohol involvement and makes appropriate referral to treatment facilities when necessary.
• Works in cooperation with treatment facility, counselors, parents, school personnel and students in developing and following through with the students' aftercare plan.
• Facilitates conferences with parents or child's guardian to review, discuss and/or implement appropriate steps and stages of intervention plan and options.
• Provides short‑term counseling or group counseling for students with substance abuse problems or concerns.
• Implements and coordinates parent education programs related to substance awareness.
• Assists in the coordination of supplemental programs and guest speakers.
• Assists in the research and review of instructional materials for possible purchase and use.
• Develops and coordinates a referral system and intervention services for early identification of students who are at‑risk for substance abuse or demonstrating symptoms of substance use and abuse, coordinates a referral system with local, state and other services, providers or agencies.
• Assesses the district's prevention/intervention program on an annual basis and makes recommendations.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in‑service education activities and other professional growth activities.
• Maintains a continuing review of statutes and codes related to drug and alcohol programming.
• Assists with the development and annual review of policies and procedures regarding substance abuse, use and chemical health education, and recommends changes to administration.
• Works in cooperation with resources available within the school district (i.e. child study team, school counselors, school social worker, nurses, etc.).
• Assists in the design, implementation and coordination of staff development related to substance awareness.
• Provides in‑service education for all teachers and staff responsible for the delivery of chemical health education.
• Serves as a resource to district personnel on substance awareness/abuse issues as well as on the availability of training programs. Provides training for all school staff in intervention and referral procedures.
• Participates in the community‑based Municipal Alliance to facilitate the liaison between school and community.
• Provides coordination of school‑based prevention programs with community‑based prevention programs.
• Develops community awareness through active participation as a school liaison to appropriate community groups and organizations.
• Crisis intervention and participates in student support team and intervention and referral service meetings.
• Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Work with at-risk students

Behavior modification knowledge

Substance abuse curriculum development

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid New Jersey standard certificate as school social worker or school counselor

New Jersey Student Assistance Coordinator Certification

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential (NJ)

Job description

Newark Board of Education seeks a qualified Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) to join the Office of Student Support Services. The role focuses on assessing student substance involvement, coordinating referrals, and developing intervention plans in collaboration with families and school personnel.

The position emphasizes leadership in parent education, interagency collaboration, and maintaining current knowledge of substance abuse curricula.