Recovery Program Coordinator

Recovery Program Coordinator

Harris County Department of Education

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 ongoing training workshops 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.

Education/Certification

• Masters degree from an accredited university preferred
• Counselor certification from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) preferred 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 adolescent 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 transition back to his/her home campus/district
• 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
• 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 regulationsEffectively 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
  

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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