Student Advocacy Specialist

Student Advocacy Specialist – Grant Funded Position

Canton, GA, 2026‑2027 – part‑time, in‑person presence required, reports to Director of Student Services.

• Coordinate identification and facilitation of appropriate interventions for students with or at risk for mental health concerns.
• Coordinate, document, evaluate and report outcomes of Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavioral health training programs and materials of the local school system.
• Attend information and training meetings related to school safety and student behavioral health.
• Ensure a comprehensive approach to early behavioral health identification and school safety.
• Facilitate timely referrals and access to a continuum of supports for students.
• Ensure coordinated case management and track each referral to provide follow‑up and reduce duplication of services.
• Coordinate transition/support plans for students returning to school from more restrictive settings.
• Monitor outcomes and effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitate and monitor Tier I, II, and III level support.
• Document, evaluate outcomes, and report progress to district leadership and state agencies as required.
• Attend mandatory trainings offered by GEMA/HS, DBHDD, and DOE.
• Collaborate with school‑level safety and threat assessment teams to integrate behavioral health supports into school safety plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field, or comparable experience with PSC certification.
• Exceptional communication skills, effective with students, families, educators, community organizations, insurance care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and state agencies.
• Experience with or awareness of Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Preferred: coursework in data analysis, statistics, or a related area and/or experience in data‑driven decision‑making.

CCA is an equal opportunity employer. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.