Student Services / Guidance
Substance Abuse Counselor
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Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC),
a contracted position of Family Services of Oak
Park, continues to be a vital part of Student Services due to the fact that the highest percentage
of growth in substance abusers is in young adults and teenagers. Upon request from the PSST
members, the SAC attends weekly PSST meetings to provide and to obtain information about student
concerns. The SAC promotes and supports students’ academic and social success by providing
specialized services such as:
· Screening and assessment of students suspected of
substance abuse, gambling, internet, gaming, and other addictive behaviors;
· Referrals for students and families and to
community based prevention, intervention, and treatment programs;
· Provide staff development opportunities to faculty
and staff in the area of addiction and related issues in their classrooms and throughout the
community. This includes motivational speakers and Red Ribbon presenters;
· Provide education and information to the students
through maintaining current and relevant literature and presentations;
· Consultation with administration on policies and
procedure as requested;
· Counsel and conduct individual, family and group
sessions throughout the school day on maintained caseload;
· Coordinate prevention efforts within the school
such as Red Ribbon Week;
· Participate in observing classroom behavior and
providing feedback, as requested;
· Behavioral Contracts that are issued due to a
substance abuse infraction are seen upon notification and the recommendations are relayed to the
referring source as well as the parent and student;
· Services related to students who violate the
co-curricular code of conduct.
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Margo Bristow
Rm 272
ph. 434-3812
