School Based Trauma Informed Specialist - Smith Springs

Job Summary

The School-based Trauma-Informed Specialist works closely with school and district staff, students, families and outside agencies to promote an environment that mitigates the impacts of adversity and toxic stress and supports wellness and school success. Performs work involving organizational or individual trauma assessments; on-site training, consultation, and technical support for school staff, students and families; develops appropriate support and intervention plans;

assists with collaborative referrals; provides support for students with a history of trauma and school-related issues; and monitors the course of supports.

• Conducts formal and informal assessments of school-wide, student, and family needs using structured interview and assessment procedures.
• Works collaboratively with school and district staff and related programs to impact school-wide systems, policies, and practices to become more trauma-informed.
• Assists with development of individualized or group support plans in collaboration with teacher teams and other key stakeholders.
• Provides, supports, and monitors implementation of individual and group plans as needed, including trauma-informed crisis interventions.
• Participates in school-level team meetings (e.g., MTSS-B, leadership) to review data, monitor progress, and assist with collaborative referral process in collaboration with related staff to ensure the highest quality of specialized supports are provided for students and families.
• Provides individualized consultation, coaching and technical support to school staff who support students with trauma-related symptoms.
• Works in collaboration with other specialized providers to provide trauma-informed interventions for groups of students, families, or school staff as needed.
• Provides professional development to school staff and related stakeholders about the impacts of ACEs and trauma-informed school culture and practices.

• Master's Degree in General or Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related program Required

• 1-3 years Related experience Required

• Strong written and interpersonal consulting skills. Relates and interacts positively with teachers, other administrators, students and families, central office personnel, parents, and the general public;
• Communicates effectively in written and oral form;
• Possesses excellent public speaking abilities;
• Demonstrated proficiency in a coaching or consulting role;
  Evidence of effective leadership skills;
• Demonstrated competency in developing and leading professional learning opportunities for instructional staff and parents.
• Excellent knowledge of common educational and behavioral health diagnoses related to trauma and evidence-based treatments for related needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment.