School Based Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Support Specialist
Location: CPMS, Pleasant Crossing, Ray Crowe, Break O Day
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

As a key member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students by providing support and activities outlined in comprehensive treatment plans. You’ll work closely with students, families, and community resources to promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

In this role, you’ll apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments. You’ll employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals, engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs, and manage a caseload while ensuring coordination with supervisory staff.

This position offers…

** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual’s humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

** Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

Apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments

Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience

Engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs and objectives

Manage a caseload, ensuring coordination with supervisory staff and participating in client staffing to identify challenges and set achievable goals for treatment

Exercise discretion and sound judgment when providing emergency services to students in emotional crisis

Collaborate closely with Brightli Operational Guidelines and adhere to professional ethical codes

Support management requirements, including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and contract maintenance

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience

Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience

Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Four years of qualifying experience, including delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities

Additional Qualifications:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle

Must have reliable means of transportation to transport clients in personal vehicle

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Successful completion of background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull

Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift

Sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and…