Student Support Specialist - BSW

Student Support Specialist *Grant Funded Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work Special Knowledge / Skills Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology Ability to work with at-risk youth Ability to effectively disaggregate and analyze data Ability to effectively implement policy and procedures Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills Major Responsibilities and Duties Implement a plan for high school graduation with at-risk students Provide crisis counseling and consultation Facilitate communication between counselors, administrators and staff members to increase high school graduation and reduce drop‑out rate Implement research‑based support programs such as mentoring, peer mediation and social and emotional skills to enhance student success and increase high school completion Identify students who have dropped out and provide resources and support to encourage reengagement in school and attain high school completion Serve as a liaison with the school counselors, homebound teachers, social workers, Community Youth Services worker, school nurse, special education team and other student support services Compile and analyze data concerning students served Participate in Student System of Support meetings and coordinate Community Schools services Counsel and serve as a resource person for parents regarding problems affecting the educational, physical, social and emotional growth of the student Work with appropriate agencies, community groups, and school organizations Maintain student confidentiality Participate in the facilitation of School PBIS - Tier One, Tier Two, Tier Three Participate in the facilitation of MTSS - Tier One, Tier Two, Tier Three Analyze discipline and attendance data to identify needs and assist with developing and implementing plans to address high school completion Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakland Human Resources Consortium