School Based Support Specialist

Overview

This role will be working with the North Judson-San Pierre School System

Provides interventions, referrals, and resources to elementary, middle, or high school-aged children and their families. Works closely with teachers and school administrators serving as a resource and providing assistance with behavioral issues, providing case management assessments, and accessing community resources for families in need.

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

• Provides interventions to students experiencing challenges that interrupt their ability to learn while in school, including case management, skills training, and crisis interventions when appropriate.
• 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 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.

• Demonstrate knowledge in individual, group, family, and classroom dynamics.
• Developmental theory, clinical symptoms, and interventions relevant in the school setting.
• Acessing and coordinating appropriate referrals, services, and entitlements for students.
• Knowledge of current policies and procedures of the agency, school system, and professional standards.
• Trauma-Informed Care.
• Must know screening and assessment for risk of hard to self and others.
• Knowledge of signs and symtoms of psychiatric disorders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assessing child and adolescent behavior, providing crisis intervention as needed.
• Establishing rapport with students, 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.
• Advocating for client's needs
• Group facilitation.
• Typing and basic computer usage.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Services field is required.
• Valid Indiana Driver's License, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Related experience equal to or greater than 6 months.
• Experience in crisis intervention and working with children is preferred.

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