Job Opening

Deadline to apply: All applications must be received by COB June 10, 2008.

The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative anticipates a position opening for a self motivated, self-starter to work with Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse among Secondary School Students. The person selected for this position will work primarily in Owsley County High School. Qualifications necessary: 4 year college degree in counseling, social work, education or related field. Previous experience working in the field of counseling, working as an advocate for youth and/or training or experience in working with families of at-risk youth would be helpful. Must be skilled in oral and written communication.

This is a grant program. Anticipated length of grant: 2 additional years. Salary: up to $40,000 + fringe; 190 days calendar. Please send Resume to:  Dessie Bowling, KVEC,

Primary Job Duties Include:

 

·         Working with classroom teachers to implement all aspects of the Class Action program component

·         Assurance of program fidelity to Class Action guidelines

·         Assisting with providing a full-range of substance abuse prevention and early intervention services to secondary school students

·         Working with staff at the Alternative Education site to implement Teen Intervene

·         Assist with individual assessments of students to determine their level of substance use, their families level of use, and the need for additional help

·         Assistance with referrals to counseling, based upon individual assessments

·         Working with staff/agencies to conduct evening parent programs for parents whose children are in counseling

·         Partnering with community agencies to reduce underage alcohol abuse.

·         Provision of referral service to other sources of help in the community

·         Other as requested by Project Director