Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses.

PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!

Under general direction of the designated administrator, assists in the development and implementation of drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention education programs to decrease the occurrence of student smoking and substance abuse; coordinates communications, information and personnel to enhance the effectiveness of District substance abuse prevention programs; provides support groups for at risk students and parents; makes referrals to outside agencies for needed additional services; maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent GED supplemented by twelve (12) semester units of college-level course work from an accredited college or university in substance abuse prevention, psychology, sociology or related field.

Experience: Three (3) years experience in a health service, social service or similar environment and five (5) experience in substance abuse treatment working with individuals, groups and families involved in-patient or outpatient substance abuse. Special License, certification or other requirements:Valid Substance Abuse Counseling certificate issued by an authorized agency

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and use of private or alternative means of transportation is required

Proof of automobile insurance is required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDSEmployees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.

The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of education: awarded high school diploma, GED, or college degree 2) Valid Substance Abuse Counseling certificate issued by an authorized agency or institution. 3) Current Class C California Driver License 4) Proof of current automobile insurance 5) Resume *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent GED supplemented by twelve (12) semester units of college-level course work from an accredited college or university in substance abuse prevention, psychology, sociology or related field.

Experience: Three (3) years experience in a health service, social service or similar environment and five (5) experience in substance abuse treatment working with individuals, groups and families involved in-patient or outpatient substance abuse. Special License, certification or other requirements: Valid Substance Abuse Counseling certificate issued by an authorized agency Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and use of private or alternative means of transportation is required Proof of automobile insurance is required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities Hearing and speaking to exchange information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org.

The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of education: awarded high school diploma, GED, or college degree 2) Valid Substance Abuse Counseling certificate issued by an authorized agency or institution. 3) Current Class C California Driver License 4) Proof of current automobile insurance 5) Resume *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.

Comments and Other Information

BENEFITS: Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including: > Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs.

The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera. > Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education > Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment > For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff > Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC > District paid life insurance of $10,000 > District paid AD&D coverage > Flexible Spending Account > For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan > Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems > Up to 16 observed holidays per year Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records.

For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.