Primary Purpose: To provide dynamic prevention education, assessment, and counseling for students, their parents or legal guardians and faculty on campus. Provide substance abuse/high-risk behavior early intervention education to students from grades 9 through 12; provide individual, group, and family counseling for students; provide intervention and crisis counseling; serve as a consultant to faculty regarding substance use, co-occurring disorders and high-risk behaviors; operate as a member of the school team; provide accurate and timely reports including but not limited to diagnostic summaries, service plans, follow-up reports and progress notes; participate in on-going training workshop as needed and assigned in order to keep skills and licensure current; develop and implement evaluation and outcome studies for students and parents; and organize and present during parent forums/meetings. Qualifications: Education/Certification: * Master's degree from an accredited university * Counselor certification from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential; or * Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and ability to obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential within 6 months of hire date Special Knowledge/Skills: * Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills * Ability to work with a specified behavior management system * Ability to learn, utilize, and control student behavior through specialized therapeutic restraint techniques * Knowledge of psychosocial issues, interpersonal dynamics, community resources, and treatment planning process * Ability to implement restorative processes on campus * Knowledge of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and career development * Ability to work with multiple levels of students * Reliable transportation to/from work and between worksites * General knowledge of computer systems and software applications * Bilingual skills preferred * Knowledge of PowerSchool * Knowledge of credit requirements and state graduation plans * Ability to train staff as needed (substance abuse, restorative processes, and other appropriate training) * Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression Experience: * Experience developing experiential groups and activities for adolescents * Experience in working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations * Extensive experience in special alternative education and/or juvenile justice programs * Experience in substance use treatment and recovery Major Responsibilities and Duties: Program Management * Lead the treatment and recovery program to include: * Supervision of Recovery Coach(es) * Development and Implementation of effective Alternative Peer Groups (ARG) * Regular communication/updates of program status to the campus Principal * Parent outreach * Development of relationships with other organizations within the recovery community * Assist teaching staff in facilitating restorative circles of guidance-related curriculum * Provide counseling to individuals and groups of students to develop sobriety goals, and post- secondary goals. * Develop/utilize an effective referral process to help students and others use transition * Coordinate assigned individual student placements, activities and services from the inception of assignment to Fortis until the student has successfully transitioned back to his/her home campus/district. * Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records and other required documents. * Provide appropriate time, resources, and materials to support the transition process. * Act as a liaison between HCDE Special Schools and the individual student's home campus. * Conduct conferences with districts and HCDE staff concerning school and student issues as needed. * Use an effective referral process to help students and others use special programs and services. * Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, the department, and the division in the area of guidance and counseling. * Maintain confidentiality of information School Climate * Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the division. * Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and other campus-based staff. * Comply with all division and local campus routines and regulations. * Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents. * Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities. * Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on the findings. * Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect. Student Management * Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents. * Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. * Analyze and evaluate student records, including but not limited to ARD documents. * Conduct physical student searches. Professional Growth and Development * Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment. * Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. * Articulate the division's mission and goals in the area of counseling to community and solicit school districts' and parents' support in realizing the mission. Community Relations * Demonstrate awareness of campus and school districts' needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs. * Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for parent involvement. * Attend Attendance, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings as required by the principal. * Perform other duties as assigned