Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor

Social Worker and/or Substance Abuse CounselorStarting 2023-2024Possible opportunity to start earlierSacopee Valley Schools are nestled between the Saco and Ossipee River in the town of Hiram, Maine. Students from the surrounding towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Parsonsfield, and Porter attend Sacopee Valley. Sacopee Valley is conveniently located 30 minutes from North Conway, NH and 45 minutes from Portland. Recreational water activities at numerous local ponds and lakes are only minutes away.
Winter fun, like skiing at King Pine or Pleasant Mountain, is an easy drive. There are also lots of opportunities for other recreational activities including hiking, camping, fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or antiquing. Cornish (less than five minutes away) has been called the Crown of York County and was voted one of the 2016 Best Places to Live in Maine. Cornish is also home to some highly-rated restaurants.
For these reasons and more, people enjoy living in the Sacopee Valley area.Sacopee Valley educates students in grades Pre-K 12 with just under 1,000 students. With small classes and schools, teachers are able to know and inspire their students. Access to technology is widely available with new MacBook Airs for every student in grades 3-12 and MacBooks and iPads for students in grades K-2. Sacopee Valley is also one of the few districts in the State of Maine that has embraced the TURN Union Reform work that encourages teacher leadership.
We see the value in moving forward together to provide the education all students deserve! MSAD 55 is seeking a dynamic social worker and/or substance abuse counselor. This position includes individual and group therapy for students, developing treatment plans and helping families with appropriate referrals, and supporting social emotional health education throughout the district. The ideal candidate will have: Experience building positive relationships with students and supporting student successAbility to collaborate and communicate effectively with administration, staff, students, and parentsStrong organizational skills and ability to develop schedules Professional licensure from the State of Maine Criminal History Records Check from State of MaineApplications are available on-line at www.sad55.org.
Please submit a letter of interest, application, resume, transcripts, copy of licensure, and three current letters of recommendation to: Superintendent Dr. Carl LandryMSAD 55137 South Hiram RoadHiram, ME 04041Deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 3:00 pmEOE