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LINN-MAR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION No. 0113

Position Title: 6-8 Prevention Specialist

Immediate Supervisor: Middle School Principals

Summary: To provide direct services to students in grades 6-8 regarding at-risk issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.) ](https://www.applitrack.com/linnmar/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=)]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}**

1. Serve as the districts primary prevention specialist at the middle school level.
2. Meet with individuals and groups of students regarding prevention and intervention and provide short-term counseling to students who are having difficulties adjusting to other students or school as well as students who are experiencing behavioral problems.
3. Lead, coordinate and facilitate effective and comprehensive middle school programs and support groups including but not limited to, Olweus, Teens Reaching Youth (TRY) and Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol (S.O.D.A.) activities.
4. Coordinate and facilitate events for prevention presentations and programs for the district including but not limited to Olweus, Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Red Ribbon Week activities and programming.
5. Work directly with the middle school administration to develop annual at-risk school improvement goals and activities.
6. Assist with cases of child abuse, truancy, pregnancy and crisis situation and refer students, parents or families to community agencies where the need is indicated.
7. Maintain follow-up of students being seen by another community agency as requested.
8. Act as a liaison with parents and community resources.
9. Collect data, analyze trends and intervene when and where necessary.
10. Serve on Middle School Student Assistance Team.
11. Serve on the Traumatic Events Response Team for the middle schools.
12. Accept referrals from school staff, students and parents.
13. Educate school and local communities on the function and importance of prevention.
14. Collaborate with and support teachers in their efforts to understand and utilize the uniqueness of each childs social and cultural heritage and environment.
15. Provide classroom instruction that addresses positive youth development.
16. Assist with designing/facilitating staff development.
17. Help in the transition of students from fifth to sixth grade and eighth to ninth grade.
18. Attend and participate in district and community meetings as requested.
19. Regular and reliable attendance.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Minimum Education or Experience:

• B.A. degree in education, psychology, sociology, social work or other related field required.
• Experience in family counseling or programming with parents and families.
• Experience and knowledge in working with Student Assistance programs.
• Experience in working with At-Risk Adolescents and accessing appropriate community resources.
• Experience with individual and group counseling.

Licensure or Certification: Counseling, Prevention or Criminal Justice Certification from the Iowa Board Certification, Social Work license, and/or other applicable license/certification or eligible to obtain license/certification within one year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals ith disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1. Ability to provide interventions and assessment of personal and life issues for students making use of community resources when appropriate.
2. Knowledge and ability to teach classroom lessons that address school climate issues, conflict resolution lessons and problem solving.
3. Understanding of current curriculum on alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention programs.
4. Facilitation skills for individual and small group problem-solving sessions.
5. Knowledge of governmental, state and local agencies to help provide services as needed.
6. Ability to coordinate Olweus, Teens Reaching Youth (TRY) and Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol (S.O.D.A.) activities and programs.
7. Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, to groups or individuals.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Must be able to hear, see, speak, walk, stoop, bend and stand to carry out routine duties. Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. An employment physical is required at initial hiring and periodic physical exams thereafter as required.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be in non air-conditioned rooms. Tobacco, drug and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, parents and the public. May include some evening work.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.