Intervention Services

Christopher Riddick, Coordinator
100 N. University, Ste. 250NW
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2482 phone
(817) 871-2498 fax
cridd@fortworthisd.net

Program and Services

The Intervention Service Division of the Student and Social Service Department is mandated to enhance student academic achievement by delivering programs and services that address issues of student social, emotional, and behavioral needs in the academic setting.  The Intervention Service Department consists of 22 Intervention Specialists that are assigned in to each of the secondary campuses in the district.  There is one Intervention Specialist assigned to each high school.  At the middle school campuses, Intervention Specialists have multiple campus assignments.  The Intervention Specialists works to improve student social, emotional, and behavioral performances and participation in the educational environment.

Programs and Services Provision

The programs and services provided by the Intervention Service Division will include, but not be limited to, the following (This listing is not done in any order of priority):

1. Establish campus-based short-term individual and structured group counseling services for students identified as being at-risk for academic failure, dropping out, and or disciplinary action by the administrator.
2. Provide services that are deemed crisis or critical by campus administrators;
3. Provide case management services to students with severe and chronic problems that are leading to disciplinary action by the administrator (including third-party hearings, suspensions, or expulsions);
4. Coordinates referrals for social services that are beyond the purview of the campus;
5. Provide leadership in the organization and implementation of campus Student Service Teams
6. Collaborates with campus-based and district support services professionals to identify needs, provide services, and coordinate referrals to district and community providers.
7. Provide home visits to students and parent/guardian to assess and address their needs.
8. Provides leadership in the organization, development, and delivery of programs and services to the student and parent/guardian.
9. Actively seeks and provides services to students who violate Board of Education policies in the Student Code of Conduct.
10. Provides follow-up services to students returning from treatment.
11. Provides information, training, education and consultation services to schools and communities concerning intervention issues.
12. Provides programs and services to parents that include education and referral, and
13. Facilitates parental involvement.
14. Develop and implement peer helping peer programs
15. Develop and implement conflict resolution programs

Qualifications of Intervention Specialists

1. Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred (Mental Health and Human Service Field).
2. Three years of experience with a master’s degree in mental health and human service field providing services to children and/or adolescents, especially high risk or five years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in mental health and human service providing services to children and/or adolescents, especially high risk.
3. Ability to operate personal computers and utilize applicable software.
4. Successful experience in elementary and/or secondary schools desirable.
5. Possess a valid Texas professional licensure in at least one of the following areas:
   1. Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
   2. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LPCi)
   3. Licensed Social Worker (LBSW, LMSW, LCSW)
   4. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
6. Demonstrated success in work with interdisciplinary teams, group facilitation, case management, and program development desirable
7. Demonstrated facilitative training skills, including team building, action planning, and implementation.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
9. Experience in urban public school setting preferred
10. Bilingual skills preferred in some settings.

Individuals interested in applying to this position may e-mail a cover letter and resume to cridd@fortworthisd.net.

Intervention Service Roster (2005-2006)

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