Student Advocacy & Behavioral Health Specialist

Central Office; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rome City Schools in Rome, GA seeks a Student Advocacy Specialist to coordinate behavioral and mental health supports for students. The role focuses on data-driven identification, referrals to telehealth and community providers, and managing tiered training programs to improve outcomes.

The specialist will document outcomes, participate in state trainings, and align health resources with district safety plans while engaging families for wraparound services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Alternative PSC certification required if degree differs.
• Data coursework in statistics or data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to identify students at risk for mental/behavioral health concerns.
• Analyze attendance, discipline, and performance data to spot early signs.
• Facilitate referrals to school-based counseling, telehealth, and community providers.
• Coordinate case management and wraparound plans for students returning from psychiatric care or detention.
• Maintain a current directory of local partners and contacts for access to services.
• Engage families and coordinate resources and guidance on available supports.
• Coordinate training on trauma-informed practices and suicide prevention.
• Collaborate with community agencies to connect students with small-group support.
• Ensure documentation and reporting of program outcomes to leadership and state agencies.
• Integrate health supports into school safety plans with safety teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem identification

Resource navigation

Program management

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology

PSC certification (alternative degree)

Data coursework (statistics or data analysis)

Job description

Rome City Schools in Rome, GA seeks a Student Advocacy Specialist to coordinate behavioral and mental health supports for students. The role focuses on data-driven identification, referrals to telehealth and community providers, and managing tiered training programs to improve outcomes.

The specialist will document outcomes, participate in state trainings, and align health resources with district safety plans while engaging families for wraparound services.