HOPI JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor             

REPORTS TO: As Assigned per Org. Chart

DEPARTMENT: Student Services                                                 

CATEGORY: Certified

CONTRACT TERM: Ten Months (10)                                           

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: The position as Alcohol and Substance Abuse (ASA) Counselor will be responsible for providing professional educational and treatment services to Junior High school students. This position will develop individual treatment plans for youth referred for drug and/or alcohol counseling services. The ASA Counselor is also a liaison for the school with the Hopi Behavioral Health and Teen Clinic. Hopi Junior/Senior High School is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning and career and vocational development. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assesses referred students' needs, evaluates students’ drug/alcohol treatment needs and develops treatment plans based on the assessed needs of referred students.
2. Assesses the drug/alcohol awareness needs of the student population on the Hopi Reservation and plans educational experiences to meet needs, as assessed.
3. Coordinates with each student's academic program to obtain present achievement status, assesses strengths and needs, and makes recommendations for treatment services.
4. Works with appropriate staff, teachers, and others to implement treatment interventions recommended.
5. Provides individual and/or group counseling services to students of Hopi Junior/Senior High School.
6. Provides professional advisement regarding policy and procedure through the School Superintendent/Principal on matters regarding developing a high quality guidance and counseling program for Junior High students.
7. Operates a government owned/leased motor vehicle, as needed.
8. Coordinates with appropriate staff regarding each student's progress and continuing treatment needs; Serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary staffing team, as required.
9. Provides in-service training to academic staff on substance abuse awareness and treatment.
10. Maintains required documentation and completes status reports, as directed by supervisor.
11. Coordinates treatment services with outside agencies and resources (as needed), including initial referrals and follow-up activities. Advocates on behalf of students in their efforts to access supplementary services to meet their treatment needs from school, local, and other resources (i.e. medical, psychological, and/or economic) and makes resources available.
12. Acts a liaison between the school and juvenile court officers if necessary.
13. Remains current in the field of counseling and alcohol and substance abuse prevention through attendance at professional workshops and in-service activities.
14. Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Hopi Junior/Senior High School Governing Board Policies and Procedures.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Knowledge of National Competencies through American School Counselor Association.
2. Knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse prevention best practices for adolescents.
3. Knowledge of Hopi history and culture.
4. Knowledge of district rules of conduct and ethics.
5. Knowledge of relevant Governing Board Policies.
6. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
7. Professional verbal and written communication skills; ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.
8. Knowledge of general school site rules and policy.
9. Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy.
10. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
11. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, with appropriate Counseling Certification endorsement to function as a Junior High School Counselor required.
2. Demonstrated competency in conducting individual and group counseling, program development,
3. guidance program administration, academic assessment, psychological assessment, conduct of guidance classes, knowledge of local and other supportive resources for students, research, and other applicable skills and abilities required.
4. Minimum of (1) year's previous counseling experience in a chemical dependency treatment program, preferably serving adolescents.

PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:

1. Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered.
2. Valid State Driver Licenses.
3. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
4. Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, “any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe.” Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency.  The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and mobile carts. 

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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.

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