Student Assistance Worker

NORTHEAST COUNSELING SERVICES; Shickshinny (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance at no cost to the emp

Life Insurance

Employer funded 401k 4% salary eq.

Paid annual, sick, and personal leave

8 paid holidays

AFLAC options

Professional development opportunities

Discounted rates at Odyssey Fitness

Job summary

NORTHEAST COUNSELING SERVICES is seeking a SAP Case Worker for Northwest Area School District in a full-time, salaried role. You will identify students needing mental health services, assess their needs, and refer for services or provide brief counseling.

You will liaise with school staff and coordinate care for students in treatment. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision at no cost, life insurance, 401k with 4% salary equivalent, paid leave, holidays,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Knowledge of professional casework principles and community mental health services.
• Ability to work effectively with adults, adolescents, and children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify students needing MH services and conduct assessments.
• Refer for services or provide brief supportive counseling.
• Coordinate with school personnel and act as liaison for students in treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Counseling

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree (SW/psychology)

Job description

This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefit package inclusive of:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• Life Insurance
• Employer funded 401k, 4% salary equivalent, no match required
• Paid Annual, Sick, and Personal Leave Time
• 8 paid holidays
• Voluntary AFLAC options
• Professional enhancement opportunities
• Discounted rates at Odyssey Fitness

and more!

The SAP Case Worker for Northwest Area School District works with school personnel to help identify students who may need MH Services. They meet with identified at risk students to assess their needs. They may refer for services directly or attempt to resolve the problem with brief supportive counseling. They also act as liaisons with the school for students in treatment. This workforce member has access to the complete chart for cases requiring workers involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. The individual should possess a thorough knowledge of professional casework principles; knowledge of the principles and methods of community organization; the ability to work effectively with adults, adolescents, and children; effective oral and written communication skills; and a working knowledge of the philosophy, concepts, mandates and operation of community mental health services.

Salary starting at $33,000, up to $39,500 per year.

EOE