Recovery Program Coordinator

Harris County Dept of Education • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide dynamic prevention education, assessment, and counseling for students, their parents or legal guardians, and faculty on campus. The role involves providing substance abuse and high-risk behavior early intervention education to students from grades 9 through 12, as well as individual, group, and family counseling for students. The position also includes intervention and crisis counseling, serving as a consultant to faculty regarding substance use, co-occurring disorders, and high-risk behaviors. The individual will operate as a member of the school team, providing accurate and timely reports including diagnostic summaries, service plans, follow-up reports, and progress notes. Participation in ongoing training workshops is required to keep skills and licensure current, along with developing and implementing evaluation and outcome studies for students and parents, and organizing and presenting during parent forums and meetings.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Counselor certification from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) preferred.
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire date.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• Strong communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a specified behavior management system.
• Knowledge of psychosocial issues, interpersonal dynamics, community resources, and treatment planning process.
• Reliable transportation to/from work and between worksites.
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of PowerSchool and credit requirements/state graduation plans.

Nice To Haves

• 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 adolescent substance use treatment and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the treatment and recovery program including supervision of Recovery Coach(es) and development of effective Alternative Peer Groups (ARG).
• Provide counseling to individuals and groups of students to develop sobriety goals and post-secondary goals.
• Develop and utilize an effective referral process to help students transition back to their home campus/district.
• Coordinate assigned individual student placements, activities, and services from inception until successful transition back to home campus/district.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Present a positive role model that supports the mission of the division.
• Maintain effective relationships with supervisors and other campus-based staff.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the guidance program and implement changes based on findings.
• Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree