School Based Support Specialist

Position Perks & Benefits

• 29 Days of PTO
• Pay $20.00 - $23.00
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services to students on school premises
• Support treatment goals using evidence-based strategies and a strengths-based approach
• Help students build skills that promote recovery, resilience, and academic success
• Manage a student caseload and provide care coordination with other service providers
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and participate in client staffings
• Provide crisis response and follow-up support, including outreach for missed appointments
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and clinical guidelines
• Participate in staff development, quality improvement, and program evaluation
• Conduct home visits and outreach during school breaks or as needed

Education And/or Experience Qualifications

One of the following is required:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field
• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years of related experience
• Four-year combination of higher education and two years of related experience
• Associate's degree in Behavioral Health Support
• Four years of qualifying experience in mental health, substance use, or developmental disability services

* Qualifying experience may include: Providing individual or group rehabilitation/recovery services; Teaching coping and self-management skills; Supporting clients in community, family, or school integration; Assisting in the execution of treatment plan goals

Required License/Certification

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health/substance use interventions and community resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, multitask, and work independently
• Comfortable building rapport with students, families, and school personnel
• Able to adapt to changing needs and priorities in a school-based setting