Student Assistance Specialist
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), a premier regional agency that provides innovative pre-K to 12 services and leadership, seeks a part-time Student Assistance Specialist to provide prevention and early intervention services to students in the Vashon Island School District. The Learning Support Services places Student Assistance Specialists in schools to implement comprehensive student assistance programs that address problems associated with substance use, violence and mental health issues.
PSESD is committed to become an anti-racist, multicultural organization, serving 35 school districts and more than 200 private schools in King and Pierce counties plus Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County. Approximately 38 percent of the state’s K-12 public school students are impacted by our work and several of our programs serve students throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications
BA Degree in Education, Human Services, or related field (AA/AAS degree in job-related area PLUS CDP credential may substitute for BA degree)
CDP, CPP, ESA or Mental Health Certification
Experience working in a school-based program with emphasis on: violence prevention and/or early intervention, alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug prevention and early intervention, and/or mental health
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with school-based student assistance programs or youth-based educational support groups
Experience working with community-based coalitions
Presentation experience
Position based in Vashon School District. Work Schedule: School schedule (~8 hours/day; 184 days/year – total ~1,472 hours/year). Salary: $21.68 - $25.14/hour (salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity). Open until filled. For best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday, 6/7/2015. For more information and to apply via our online application system, visit the Careers page of our website at www.psesd.org.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Puget Sound Educational Services District
It is the policy of the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) to employ persons on the basis of experience, training and merit, and to provide equal access of agency facilities to designated youth groups. PSESD does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, program or activity because of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, age, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, except as necessary to meet a bona fide occupational qualification. Puget Sound ESD complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws as may pertain thereto. Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, and Section 504 Coordinator: Denise Altheimer; 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton, WA 98057; 425-917-7600.
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), a premier regional agency that provides innovative pre-K to 12 services and leadership, seeks a part-time Student Assistance Specialist to provide prevention and early intervention services to students in the Vashon Island School District. The Learning Support Services places Student Assistance Specialists in schools to implement comprehensive student assistance programs that address problems associated with substance use, violence and mental health issues.
PSESD is committed to become an anti-racist, multicultural organization, serving 35 school districts and more than 200 private schools in King and Pierce counties plus Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County. Approximately 38 percent of the state’s K-12 public school students are impacted by our work and several of our programs serve students throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications
BA Degree in Education, Human Services, or related field (AA/AAS degree in job-related area PLUS CDP credential may substitute for BA degree)
CDP, CPP, ESA or Mental Health Certification
Experience working in a school-based program with emphasis on: violence prevention and/or early intervention, alcohol, tobacco and/or other drug prevention and early intervention, and/or mental health
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with school-based student assistance programs or youth-based educational support groups
Experience working with community-based coalitions
Presentation experience
Position based in Vashon School District. Work Schedule: School schedule (~8 hours/day; 184 days/year – total ~1,472 hours/year). Salary: $21.68 - $25.14/hour (salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity). Open until filled. For best consideration, submit complete application by Sunday, 6/7/2015. For more information and to apply via our online application system, visit the Careers page of our website at www.psesd.org.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Puget Sound Educational Services District
It is the policy of the Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) to employ persons on the basis of experience, training and merit, and to provide equal access of agency facilities to designated youth groups. PSESD does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, program or activity because of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, age, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, except as necessary to meet a bona fide occupational qualification. Puget Sound ESD complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws as may pertain thereto. Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, and Section 504 Coordinator: Denise Altheimer; 800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton, WA 98057; 425-917-7600.
