Substance Use Prevention Specialist

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

WORKING TITLE

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

LOCATION

• Crossroad II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

FLSA STATUS

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for school social work, school
• counseling, or related area;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or a related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists elementary, middle, and/or high school administrators, school support staff, and other school personnel in developing, implementing, and evaluating substance abuse prevention services.
• Collaborates with schools and departments to discuss issues related to substance abuse prevention services in the schools.
• Provides consultation to school personnel on identification and intervention strategies for students identified as having substance abuse problems.
• Provides services to high-risk students in the alternative and other special schools on an as needed basis.
• Provides substance abuse prevention education classes in the schools.
• Provides tobacco cessation services to students and staff, as needed.
• Intervenes with students and families to coordinate substance abuse services, as needed.
• Consults with community agencies in providing outside services to schools.
• Maintains records and provides reports of services rendered.
• Provides substance abuse prevention workshops for schools, parents, and the community.
• Reviews various publications and attends workshops, seminars, etc. to continuously upgrade professional knowledge.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. The work requires driving automotive equipment.
• EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/2025
• DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.