Job Description: The successful candidate shall: Work to support the students and their progress toward achievement; Provide referral services to non-district agencies as appropriate; Provide intervention, including: Participate in IEP meetings when requested; Establish and provide primary intervention to students who exhibit difficulties which impede their social development and academic success; Help identify students eligible for intervention services, provide intervention instruction, monitor and assess student's social and emotional progress, and follow-up with students and family to support the student academically and socially; Provide telephone, social media, and in-person intervention and support as needed; Work in close collaboration with administration and other staff to provide collaborative services for students; Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and substance abuse prevention/treatment for school aged children; Link students to community resources regarding services for crisis/anger management, counseling, trauma, abuse, suicide, etcetera; Work to establish a safe school environment that promotes healthy childhood development; Be a liaison person supporting staff in the classroom with a student, including checking on absences, homework, and promoting healthy home environments; Make home visits with staff and principal; Refer to staff and/or other agencies as needed; Diffuse potentially dangerous situations with parents and students at home or school. Preferably hold a MSW, psychology, counseling, DSHS qualified mental health counselor or a related field; Maintain current certification, registration and/or licensure and training requirements; Exhibit highly effective interpersonal skills; Demonstrate knowledge and experience in counseling and intervention strategies for individuals, families, and groups; Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding drugs, alcohol, gang issues, and anger management; Develop relationships with families and maintain visibility in the community; Show a history of working with individuals and groups with substance abuse preferred; Demonstrate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills utilized to meet the best interest of the students and program.