School Support Specialist/Child Case Manager

This role is a position that will be split between a School Based Support Specialist and a Child Case Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides case management and skills training services to children, adolescents, and their families to support improved functioning across home, school, and community settings. Services are individualized based on client needs and focus on reducing and managing mental health symptoms. This position includes managing a split caseload of school-based clients from a designated school as well as providing services to home-based clients.

EMPLOYEE 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 $200/month
• Education loan assistance up to $5250/year
• 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provides interventions to clients experiencing challenges that interrupt their ability to learn while in school, including case management, skills training, and crisis interventions when appropriate.
• Provides interventions in the home or community to clients and their families to help support treatment goals.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Individual, group, family, and classroom dynamics.
• Developmental theory, clinical symptoms, and interventions relevant in the school setting
• Accessing and coordinating appropriate referrals, services, and entitlements for students
• Current policies and procedures of the agency, school system, and professional standards.
• Trauma-Informed Care.
• Screening and Assessment for risk of harm to self and others.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

• Assessing child and adolescent behavior, providing crisis intervention as needed
• Establishing rapport with clients, their families, and school personnel
• Individual and group interventions.
• Providing relevant information to school personnel to assist them in managing challenging situations and students
• Time management and productive work habits.
• Documenting interventions.
• Typing and basic computer usage.
• Advocating for client''s needs.
• Group facilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

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