Department: Behavioral Health and Prevention Services
Report to: Behavioral Health & Prevention Services Director
Supervises: Threat Assessment Coordinator
Classification: Professional/Technical
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Salary Schedule III (Professional/Technical/Cert)

 

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Behavioral Health and Prevention Services Director, the Threat Assessment Program Manager is responsible for coordinating, training and facilitating the Student Threat Assessment program.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide training and consultation to Threat Assessment Site Teams, screen threats of violence, and management of threat assessment processes.
  • Recruit and train participants of multi-agency threat assessment advisory teams.
  • Conducts training for school district personnel and community agencies.
  • Facilitate multi-agency Student Threat Assessment Teams including school staff, special education programs, mental health agencies, law enforcement, child protective service programs, Juvenile Justice and other youth -serving organizations.
  • Write Student Threat Assessment Team reports, including a summary of findings and recommendations.
  • Provide assistance with developing action steps and follow-up after Level I and Level II threat assessments.
  • Assist schools with threat management, safety planning, intervention, and resource development.
  • Participate in the development and management of assigned budgets. This includes developing and monitoring program budgets, tracking and approving expenditures, conducting program evaluations and completing reports and required paperwork, including monthly activity summary, travel forms and calendars.
  • Participate in the regional Student Threat Assessment Team quarterly and monthly meetings and other mandatory trainings and/or meetings.
  • Review the Threat Assessment Program annually and recommend changes for the purpose of ensuring effective outcomes.
  • Build partnerships and identify and apply for grants to aid program funding.
  • Continue advocating for increasing Threat Assessment funding congruent to ongoing state and local initiatives.
  • Prepare a variety of written materials and reports for the purpose of documenting activities, evaluating program outcomes, providing references and conveying information.
  • Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Ability to deal with obstacles and constraints positively.
  • Ability to adjust to and utilize new approaches in the performance of his/her duties.
  • Willingness to seek out and take advantage of opportunities for professional growth.
  • Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office products and database software.
  • Knowledge of strategies used in adult education and training, and skill in effectively delivering trainings to adult learners.
  • Ability to review and interpret technical information.
  • Ability to write technical materials.
  • Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Knowledge of grants and associated requirements.
  • Knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations, laws, agencies, and resources.
  • Ability to be trained in the use of the Salem-Keizer Threat Assessment Model.
  • Ability to work with and build relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Ability to manage projects independently and carry out work successfully as part of a team.
  • Ability to schedule and manage multiple activities, meetings, and events simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in related field and 3 years of experience working in education. Master’s Degree in School Administration, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Work preferred. Valid Washington State driver’s license. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, travel is required for school district and other agency visits, training sessions, workshops, and other committee representation. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Sitting for extended periods of time may be required.  Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards:  Those present in a normal office environment.  Routine travel may pose potential hazards including driving in inclement weather.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship or immigration status.