School Based Support Specialist-SELF School

Job Description

Job Description

School Based Support Specialist-SELF School

Job Summary:

Porter-Starke Services is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist for our SELF School to provide interventions, referrals, and resources to elementary, middle, or high school-aged children and their families. As a School-Based Support Specialist, you will work closely with teachers and school administrators, serving as a resource and providing assistance with behavioral health issues, providing case management assessments, and accessing community resources for families in need.

Responsibilities:

• Provides interventions to students experiencing challenges that interrupt their ability to learn while in school, including case management, skills training, and crisis interventions when appropriate.

• Provides resources and referrals to families in need.

• Provides consultation to school personnel re: challenging situations and issues.

• Conducts case management assessments and facilitates access to treatment, as needed.

• Provides documentation of interventions per departmental standards.

• Initiates, monitors, and updates client's treatment plans per department standards.

• Participates in regular peer consultation to discuss cases, reflect on care provided, and offer suggestions to other school-based clinicians.

• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude towards school personnel and students.

• Attends staffing, clinical supervision, in-services, and staff meetings.

• Typing and basic computer usage.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field is required.

• Valid Driver's License and automobile insurance.

• Related experience equal to or greater than 6 months.

• Experience in crisis intervention and working with children is preferred.

Benefits:

• 401K w/ 20% company matching

• 11 paid holidays

• Competitive wages

• Generous PTO

• Employee discounts (YMCA)

• Employee referral program

• HSA/FSA accounts

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year

• Loan repayments $200/month

• Casual Fridays

• Company paid life insurance policy

• Company paid long term disability

• Optional insurances (short term disability)

• Employee recognition events

• Employee Assistance Program

• Free health screenings

How to Apply:

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