School Based Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title:

School Based Support Specialist

Location:

Springfield, Missouri Department:
School Based Services

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Summary:

Join our dedicated and compassionate team as a School-Based Support Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in facilitating smooth transitions for individuals into community living. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives by providing essential support and resources tailored to their unique needs. You will work collaboratively with mental health services and educational staff to empower students, helping them thrive in their home and community environments.

If you are passionate about fostering recovery and resilience in youth, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will coordinate mental health services within school hours, ensuring that students have access to the necessary resources and assistance during their educational journey. Your expertise in psychological concepts will be instrumental in implementing comprehensive treatment plans that promote student success.

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
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Key Responsibilities:

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

Offer specialized services during school hours directly on school premises, empowering students to succeed and improve their overall functioning.

Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with the client's treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience.

Engage in a range of activities designed to meet the diverse needs and objectives of the students.

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

Provide emergency services to students in emotional crisis, offering rapid assistance and comprehensive follow-up.

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

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

Conduct outreach and home visits as necessary to engage with clients, particularly during school  prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the successful provision of mental health services.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study; orA Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with two years of related work experience; orAny four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience; orAn Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; orFour years of qualifying experience, which must include 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 be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.

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

Proof of valid and current auto insurance is…