Chemical Health Specialist

Position: Chemical Health Specialist
Hours: Full-Time, 10 Months (mid August - mid June)
Start date:  August 17, 2026
Pay: $40.00 - $54.00/hour dependent on qualifications and based on the Non-Affiliated Handbook
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits in accordance with the non-affiliated summary of benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or related health or educational field.
• License for drug and alcohol counseling (LADC) preferred.
• Experience in a school/education setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an educational environment, respecting the confidentiality of student records and individual needs of learners.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or families with demonstrated cultural competency.
• Ability to work closely with parents, staff, administration, and community.
• Ability to provide services in multiple sites and communities.
• Ability to travel regularly to multiple schools and community locations, along with working some evening time � requires flexible scheduling. 

Responsibilities:

• Promote evidenced-based Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug prevention strategies to implement within district buildings.
• Create substance abuse prevention curriculum.
• Provide education and training to school staff, students, parents, and community regarding drug and alcohol prevention.
• Provide professional development for staff, and push in lessons for students.
• Develop and provide prevention-related information to school staff, parents, and students in the form of newsletters, resource guides.
• Demonstrate leadership in collaborating with a wide range of youth serving organizations, school districts, local community organizations, and local government.
• Engage community in larger prevention efforts such as identifying and organizing key stakeholders to address local prevention needs.
• Provide effective consultation with partners, particularly with district leadership, around policies and procedures.
• Participate in gathering and reporting of various drug and alcohol prevention outcome data.
• Maintain records and enter timely, accurate data.
• Other related duties as assigned.