School Based Support Specialist; Springfield

Position: School Based Support Specialist (Springfield)
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* Location:

**** Springfield, Missouri  
**** Employment*
* ** Type:
**** Full-time
**** Job*
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* Summary:

**** Join a compassionate, collaborative team making a measurable difference in youth mental health—deliver school based interventions, connect students to community supports, and help shape recovery and resilience. You’ll work with an experienced multidisciplinary team, receive growth opportunities and benefits, and play a direct role in improving outcomes for young people and families. We’re looking for a proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication, advocacy, and community resource navigation skills.
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* ** Perks** **&*
* ** Benefits
* ******* Key*
* ** Responsibilities:
******** Education,*
* ** Experience,*
* ** and/or*
* ** Credential*
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* Qualifications:

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* · Several qualifying pathways: education, certification, or related experience (see options below).
· Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, or Rehabilitation Counseling
· OR work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements; related fields include case management, residential support, developmental disability support, vocational rehabilitation, and more. Four years of qualifying experience minimum, or a combination of education and experience equaling four years, is required.
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* Qualifications:

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* · Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to engage youth and families effectively.
**** Physical*
* ** Requirements***
* · Ability to travel between schools and community locations (mileage reimbursement provided).
· Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout school environments; perform tasks that require typical physical activity associated with community-based youth services.
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
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