School Based Support Specialist-Valpo Schools

Porter-Starke Services•Valparaiso, IN

55d

About The Position

Provides interventions, referrals, and resources to elementary, middle, or high school-aged children and their families. Works closely with teachers and school administrators serving as a resource and providing assistance with behavioral issues, providing case management assessments, and accessing community resources for families in need.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related Human Services field is required.
Valid Indiana Driver's License, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Related experience equal to or greater than 6 months.
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.
Advocating for client's needs
Group facilitation.
Typing and basic computer usage.

Nice To Haves

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 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.
Demonstrate knowledge in individual, group, family, and classroom dynamics.
Developmental theory, clinical symptoms, and interventions relevant in the school setting.
Acessing and coordinating appropriate referrals, services, and entitlements for students.
Knowledge of current policies and procedures of the agency, school system, and professional standards.
Trauma-Informed Care.
Must know screening and assessment for risk of hard to self and others.
Knowledge of signs and symtoms of psychiatric disorders.
Performs other duties as assigned.