School Based Support Specialist-SELF School

Porter-Starke 601; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance up to $5250/year

Loan repayments $200/month

Casual Fridays

Company paid life insurance

Company paid long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Free health screenings

Job summary

Porter-Starke Services in Valparaiso, IN seeks a School-Based Support Specialist for our SELF School to provide interventions, referrals, and resources to students and families. You will collaborate with teachers and administrators, conduct case management assessments, access community resources, and support behavioral health needs within the school setting.

Experience in crisis intervention, dedication to youth, and a Bachelor's in psychology or social work are required; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Working with children

Typing

Basic computer usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field

Job description

School Based Support Specialist-SELF School

Job Summary:

Porter-Starke Services is seeking a School-Based Support Specialist for our SELF School to provide interventions, referrals, and resources to elementary, middle, or high school-aged children and their families. As a School-Based Support Specialist, you 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.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

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 repayments $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