Student Assistance Program Coordinator (SAP-C) – HCMS & WHS (25-26) Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Student Assistance Program Coordinator (SAP-C)•

HCMS & WHS

(25-26) SAU 23 North Haverhill North Haverhill, NH 03774 Woodsville High School is a 9-12 school with approximately 215 students and Haverhill Cooperative Middle School is a 4-8 school with approximately 235 students, they are located along the Connecticut River in the beautiful Upper Valley. We have a full-time opening for a Student Assistance Program Coordinator (SAP-C) for the 2025-26 school year. The overall responsibilities of a Student Assistance Program Coordinator (SAP-C) offering students behavioral health screenings, support services, small group education, and, when appropriate, referral to treatment. Coordinators also consult with school faculty, promote universal behavioral health and substance use prevention initiatives, and guide families through the referral process for students needing intensive support.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred; experience working with adolescents, and demonstrated knowledge of substance misuse prevention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff
• Passion for working with young peopleResponsibilities include:
• Individual & Family Support
• Conduct behavioral health assessments and early intervention for students referred by school staff, faculty, and/or parents/guardians
• Offer individual, time-limited supportive services to students
• Facilitate small-group sessions focused on behavioral health education and peer support (i.e. executive functioning, anger management, coping skills, grief, etc.
• Guide families through the referral process for students needing higher-level interventions, such as mental health therapy
• Promote school-wide prevention education
• Implement evidence-based programming tools

Administrative:

• Participate in collaborative meetings with school staff and attend training and meetings required.
• Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and on time
• Track and report program data for grant funding. Become a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS). (The Network will regularly monitor progress towards certification and provide technical assistance to SAP-Cs. Information regarding NH CPS can be found at: http://nhpreventcert.org/
• Organizational Responsibility
• Partner with colleagues and represent the SAP through local collaborations
• Collaborate as a staff to foster a positive and healthy working environment