Wraparound Specialist

Starting Date: Immediately Wraparound Specialist Harris County Department of Education HIGHPOINT EAST - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps Job Description Primary Purpose The purpose of this role is to provide targeted interventions, coordinate internal and external support services, and develop Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) to address non-academic barriers to student success. By connecting students and families to meaningful resources, the Wraparound Specialist helps the campus take a proactive, data-driven approach to improving outcomes, increasing family engagement, and reducing disciplinary incidents, chronic absenteeism, and disengagement. Qualifications Education/Certification Master’s degree from an accredited university Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and the ability to obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential within 6 months. Special Knowledge/Skills Working knowledge of substance use disorders. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate individual and group sessions. General knowledge of computer systems and software applications. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, behavior intervention strategies, and case management. Reliable transportation to/from work and between worksites. Experience Experience in working with at-risk youth, families, and community agencies. Experience with crisis intervention and community resource coordination preferred. Major Responsibilities and Duties Student Intervention and Support Identify students experiencing academic, behavioral, attendance, social-emotional, or family-related challenges. Conduct needs assessments to determine barriers to student success. Develop individualized wraparound support plans that align interventions with student needs. Provide ongoing case management and monitor student progress toward intervention goals. Coordination of Services Connect students and families with school-based and community-based services such as: Mental health counseling Substance abuse programs Housing and food resources Medical and wellness support Mentoring and family support agencies Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care between service providers and the school. Family Engagement Build trusting relationships with families to increase collaboration and support. Serve as a liaison between the school and home to improve communication and access to resources. Empower families by helping them navigate community agencies and support systems. Work closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, attendance staff, and behavior support teams to identify student concerns and implement interventions. Participate in student support meetings, attendance review committees, and behavior intervention planning. Provide staff with guidance on trauma-informed strategies and available student resources. Crisis Response Assist with crisis intervention for students experiencing immediate emotional, behavioral, or environmental crises. Coordinate urgent support services for students and families in need. Data Collection and Program Accountability Maintain documentation of interventions, referrals, student progress, and outcomes. Track trends in attendance, discipline, and student engagement to measure program effectiveness. Provide reports demonstrating the impact of wraparound services on student success indicators. Position Details Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $72,822 to $85,895 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Human Resources 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, Texas 77022 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr