Student Assistance Professional

Overview

This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional Educational Service District 171 (ESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of students as the Student Assistance Professional for the Waterville School District.

Required:

• Associate's degree (preferred in Human Services, Youth Development, or Addiction Counseling) and 5+ years of recent work-related experience.
• Work-related experience will include direct behavioral health support services.
• Recent experience means some of the experience occurred within the last 2 years.
• Minimum 2 years of recent, job-related experience working in K-12 student support in educational settings, health problem prevention, health promotion, behavioral healthcare, or a combination of experience in stated areas.
• Willingness to work an occasional flexible schedule.
• Driver's License or ability to obtain.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields (can substitute for 3 of the 5 years of required work-related experience described above).

• Substance Use Disorder Professional or Certified Prevention Professional certification, or ability to independently obtain within 18 months of employment

• Recent experience working to support the behavioral health of at-risk children and/or families.

• Recent experience working in the education and/or juvenile justice system, supporting youth behavioral health.

• Recent experience conducting youth psycho educational or behavioral support groups, or training adults/youth in behavioral health topics.

• Bilingual and/or bicultural.

• Rapport-building, empathy, and inclusive caring with/for youth of all backgrounds and behaviors.
• Knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and evidence-based youth prevention/intervention strategies.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills both over the phone and in person.
• Relates and communicates effectively with others and maintains confidentiality of student information within protocols.
• Portrays a positive attitude and independent problem-solving.
• Ability to track and record performance data, submit complete paperwork on time.
• Understands and carries out oral and written communication as required.