School Based Support Specialist

Porter-Starke Services is seeking an School-Based Support Specialist to provide interventions, referrals, and resources to elementary, middle, or high school-aged children and their families.This person would assist in covering the overflow that the elementary and middle school are currently experiencing in addition to taking over the Knox Head Start program They will work closely with teachers and school administrators serving as a resource and providing assistance with behavioral health issues, providing case management assessments, and accessing community resources for families in need.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 departmental standards.
• Initiates, monitors, and updates client's treatment plans 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.
• Typing and basic computer usage.
• Other duties as assigned.

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Individual, group, family, and classroom dynamics.
• Developmental theory, clinical symptoms, and interventions relevant in the school setting
• Accessing and coordinating appropriate referrals, services, and entitlements for students
• Current policies and procedures of the agency, school system, and professional standards.
• Trauma-Informed Care.
• Screening and Assessment for risk of harm to self and others.
• Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

• 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.
• Typing and basic computer usage.
• Advocating for client's needs.
• Group facilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• Related experience equal to or greater than 6 months.
• Experience in crisis intervention and working with children is preferred.

Please feel free to visit www.porterstarke.org to learn more about our organization and job opportunities!

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