Prevention and Intervention Specialist (Ballard High School) - 1.0FTE (204/8)

Seattle Public Schools•John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention and Intervention Specialist implements Seattle Public Schools’ Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Services (SBIRT) program at Ballard High School. The role provides prevention and intervention services to students regarding alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. The position is funded for the 2026–2027 school year only, with a possible extension.

Requirements

An associate degree; or completion of two years of college, defined as 72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours; or demonstrated knowledge of reading, writing, and math and the ability to assist in instructing these subjects, demonstrated through an assessment or portfolio.
Two years of related work experience in social or human services, educational, or community-based programs.
12 hours of drug/alcohol training.
Valid Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Criminal Justice fingerprint background check.
Skills in preparing documents, designing materials, and making presentations.
Ability to train adults and identify at-risk behavior.
Knowledge of drug/alcohol risk and detection, laws and regulations, prevention methods, and community resources.
Ability to perform basic math, read technical information, compose documents, facilitate group discussions, and solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

Conduct prevention activities, including education programs, parental education, and training, to meet District program goals.
Coordinate alcohol, tobacco, drug, and violence prevention activities to meet Prevention and Intervention Program goals.
Evaluate program materials and collateral to provide information to students and staff.
Identify high-risk students and involve other District staff in their programs.
Work with public and private agencies on behalf of the District and its Prevention and Intervention Program to provide prevention and treatment.
Maintain records and reports, including status reports, program records, evaluations, and expenditures.
Provide counseling on issues such as anger management, problem solving, ATOD recovery, and crisis intervention.
Refer students to school and community services that can support ATOD prevention.
Attend staff and committee meetings to provide and receive information.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope of the position.