School Based Support Specialist

Brightli; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits package

Training and development

Career mobility

Welcoming, supportive culture

Job summary

Brightli is seeking a School Based Support Specialist to join our compassionate, collaborative team. You will provide support and activities outlined in treatment plans to help students succeed at home and in the community.

You will apply behavioral science to promote recovery and well-being, manage a caseload, and coordinate with supervisory staff while delivering services aligned to client goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field is required.
• Four-year combinations of education and experience may suffice.
• Experience delivering behavioral health services is preferred.
• AS degree in Behavioral Health Support is acceptable.
• Experience with mental health or substance use services is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments
• Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience
• Engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs and objectives
• Manage a caseload, coordinating with supervisory staff and participating in staffing to set achievable treatment goals
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when providing emergency services to students in emotional crisis
• Collaborate with Brightli guidelines and adhere to professional ethical codes
• Support management requirements, including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and contract maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience

Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience

Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Four years of qualifying experience, including delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Support Specialist
Location: CPMS, Pleasant Crossing, Ray Crowe, Break O Day
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a School Based Support Specialist! As a key member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students by providing support and activities outlined in comprehensive treatment plans. You’ll work closely with students, families, and community resources to promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.

In this role, you’ll apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments. You’ll employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals, engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs, and manage a caseload while ensuring coordination with supervisory staff.

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** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

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

Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience

Engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs and objectives

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

Exercise discretion and sound judgment when providing emergency services to students in emotional crisis

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

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

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience

Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience

Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Four years of qualifying experience, including 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 have reliable means of transportation to transport clients in personal vehicle

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

Successful completion of background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull

Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift

Sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.