Job Description:

The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing prevention and early intervention services to local school districts, this includes training, curriculum (groups and presentations), assessments, referral facilitation and consultation, and reporting /documenting outcomes as needed by funder.

Essential Job Functions: 

Responsible for initiating annual strategic plans with district to identify needs in order to meet each districts individualized needs.

Provide training, consultation, education, and referrals for Team of Concern’s universal and targeted interventions.

Provide direct services to students that support healthy decision making, address emotion management, build social skills, increase resiliency and decrease the likelihood of alcohol and other drug abuse. These services include but are not limited to large classroom presentations, ongoing small group education, and individual skill building with students.

Provide direct service to clients and significant others with necessary file documentation. Implement client rights and responsibilities. Implement policy and procedure to support program services.

Work with school staff to identify students who are displaying at risk behaviors to assist in providing intervention or referrals to other services.

Complete consent forms and intakes for students and protect the confidentiality of students and families served, while also ensuring that agency policies and procedures in regards to confidentiality is respected and followed.

Participate in regular clinical staffing/team meetings. Act upon reports and recommendations from program/agency committees, program staff and client suggestions to ensure that provision of services is appropriate, adequate and of high quality. Inform Clinical Supervisor of all relevant client issues. Oversee ongoing quality improvement process for department.

Provide needed documentation to Clinical Supervisor, Community and Funding Source, and PFH Grant Manager in regards to outcome measures, to help facilitate the completion of reports required by funding sources.

Responsible for maintaining and improving communication between the school system and PFH programs. 

In collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor and Program Director, provide community education through presentations and booths at community events and establishing community engagement by networking at community meetings (occasional evening and weekend hours).

Collaborate with participating School Districts to ensure the effectiveness of the school based program in each individual school and coordinate on-site provision of services.

Promote a positive atmosphere and project a positive attitude when collaborating with school staff, families, students as well as other PFH associates.

Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.

Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, and/or Executive team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of prevention, early intervention, and treatment of high risk behaviors and substance use disorders.

Knowledge of classroom management and de-escalation skills.

Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships through effective communication.

Ability to use established curriculum to develop effective programing regarding at risk behaviors.

Proficient use of electronic medical records, providing documentation supporting services delivered.

Able to work independently as well as collaborate with supervisor and other staff in order to meet the needs of the program and the population served.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, criminal justice, psychology, or human service related field; 

OR

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, public health, criminal justice, psychology or human service related field, who has at least one (1) year professional experience in a social service agency; 

Minimum two (2) years’ experience providing alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention programming for youth. At least one (1) year, this may be included in the two years’ experience, as a site coordinator or other position with primary responsibility for day-to-day prevention program implementation.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.