HS Student Assistance Specialist Position Available In Sarasota, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The HS Student Assistance Specialist at Booker High School provides behavioral health prevention and early intervention services to improve psychosocial functioning in an academic setting. Required qualifications include previous experience with Middle and High School students, as well as an undergraduate or Masters Degree in psychology, social work, human services, or education. The specialist must have a strong knowledge of substance abuse issues and evidence-based treatments, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with community resources. The individual should also demonstrate dependability, flexibility, teamwork, and professionalism in their role.
Job Description
HS Student Assistance Specialist 2.1 2.1 out of 5 stars 4579 Northgate Court, Sarasota, FL 34234
Location:
Booker High School Position Summary:
Provide behavioral health prevention and early intervention to include school wide universal prevention and consultation to adolescents, adults and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning within academic setting.
Required Experience:
Previous experience working with Middle School and High School students and experience with diverse populations.
Education:
Undergraduate or Masters Degree in psychology/social work/human service/education
Working Hours:
Expected to be on campus between 7:00 AM and 3:00
PM Special Skills:
Excellent working knowledge of substance abuse issues and evidence-based treatments for substance abuse conditions. Ability to work through brief client contacts as well as to make quick and accurate screenings of mental and behavioral conditions. Should be comfortable with the pace of the academic setting, working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong communication skills. Good knowledge of community resources. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates Dependability:
Arrives to work on time according to agency policies Uses leave time according to agency policies Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines
Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:
Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues Works different shifts when necessary Recommends program changes and improvements
Demonstrates Teamwork:
Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
Demonstrates Professionalism:
Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect privacy of persons served at all times by following agency, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations Adheres to agency Code of Ethics at all times Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations under which the agency operates
