Intervention Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position provides early intervention services for Henderson County students struggling with substance use, co-occurring challenges, or mental health concerns.
• Works with identified youth and their family/caregivers to determine best course of action for intervention, justice diversion, and restitution if required.
• Conducts needs assessments within the SJP partnerships and coordinates referrals to community partners who specialize in behavioral health, substance use treatment, counseling, and wraparound services.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between schools, law enforcement, families, and community partners within the SJP framework.
• Monitors student progress and maintains regular communication with service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborates with school administrators, school resource officers, counselors, and Student Services staff to identify youth at risk of engaging in criminal behavior or entering the juvenile justice system.
• Maintains accurate case documentation in accordance with district and SJP guidelines.
• Supports intervention initiatives and promotes awareness of available services throughout Henderson County Schools.
• Participates in SJP meetings, trainings, and cross-agency collaboration efforts as needed.
• Maintains data for reporting outcomes.

• Experience working with youth, particularly those experiencing behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Knowledge of community-based resources, treatment providers, and support services.
• Strong communication, coordination, and case-management skills.
• Ability to build rapport with adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary partners.
• Understanding of early intervention models, trauma-informed practices, and restorative approaches (preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously and independently with little direct supervision as well as be a highly effective team member.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable with performing public speaking and group presentations.
• Ability to stay calm and maintain professionalism in emergency crisis.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and treat participants with respect, warmth, and positive regard.
• Sound professional judgment and initiative are required in the performance of duties.

Pre-employment drug test, SBI Fingerprinting and background checks required of finalist applicants.

The deadline for application is:
Open until filled

Human Resources Department
112

First Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.