Job Description

POSITION:                Family Support Liaison

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. NH Certification in: School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School Counselor OR General Special Education
2. Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in social work, special education, counseling or related field.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, agency personnel, students, parents and the public.
4. Strong verbal / written communication skills.
5. Knowledge of current substance abuse prevention theory and practice.
6. Knowledge of federal laws of confidentiality, particularly pertaining to adolescents.
7. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.

REPORTS TO:           Principal / Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL:               To provide a system of identification, referral and support at-risk students. To assist schools/students/parents/ community to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship to best met the educational and social needs of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide assistance to students troubled by physical, emotional, social, family, legal or chemical use problems.
2. Individual and group counseling to at-risk students regarding substance abuse use, and family issues.
3. Implement appropriate programs and initiatives to target the at-risk population.
4. Act as student advocate when involved in court issues.
5. Assist in referrals to community agencies of students and families who are experiencing substance abuse and other problems, or who are otherwise in the need of services, for counseling and service.
6. Coordination of services with community agencies.
7. Promote regular school attendance.
8. Encourage parents to be actively involved in their children's educational experiences.
9. Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation.
10. Grant writing will be conducted as appropriate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     187 days (180 and 7 days)

EVALUATION:        Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.