Wrap Around Specialist (226 Days

Wrap Around Specialist

Engage families to better understand student needs and coordinate connection to critical District and community services. Coordinate with the school, clinic, and threats teams to facilitate transition of services, assist clients with system navigation, and facilitate external referrals to community providers for clients who are outside of the department's scope of practice. Case manage students and families who have recently denied or discharged from mental health services.

Support new referrals by providing parent education regarding available services and related paperwork. Provide outreach and parent groups for assigned cluster on available Mental Health Services and related topics. Identify, support, and maintain provider database and liaison with these providers to facilitate student referrals. Liaison with clinical staff and attend on-going and relevant cross-discipline training. Effectively, efficiently, collaboratively, and cooperatively perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred Social Work or related field. Three to five years' work experience with children who have experienced trauma required. Knowledge of community providers that address critical issues such as mental health, food insecurity, or other challenges that can impact a student's readiness to learn. Individual should be resourceful, detail-oriented, and flexible, possessing a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, and ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in all work.

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Mental Health Services 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 1304 BOX 384 Dallas 75231

SPECIALIST Full-time

49,413.00 Median Salary : 63343.00