Part-Time School Navigator

SAFY•Lima, OH

30d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

SAFY is seeking a Part-Time (over 25 hours) School Navigator for our Lima Behavioral Health division in Ohio. As a School Navigator, you will be responsible for providing supportive mental health and prevention services in schools and communicating about students using the strengths and expertise of school and community-partnered professionals. This position is in-person working in schools in the Allen/Auglaize/Hardin county regions and requires employee to be in the Lima office once a month. At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea - children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

Requirements

Associate's degree in the field of social work, counseling, or psychology or other related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
1-3 years of experience in the field of social services. Experience working with youth, students or in a school setting, preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working with youth, students or in a school setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

School-based clinician actively participate in school-based IEP meetings and others as assigned to support effective school-community collaboration that promote well-defined roles and responsibilities of individuals providing mental health support to the student (with structures in place to avoid duplication of efforts), data sharing, data-based decision making, seamless services and supports, integration of mental health and other academic supports, and effective referral processes.
Provide mental health screening, assessment, and services to include:
Mental health promotion services and supports are mental health-related activities, including promotion of positive social, emotional, and behavioral skills and wellness, which are designed to meet the needs of all students regardless of whether or not they are at risk for mental health 2 problems.
Selective services and supports to address mental health concerns are provided for groups of students who have been identified through needs assessments and school teaming processes as being at risk for a given concern or problem. When problems are identified early and supports put in place, positive youth development is promoted, and problems can be eliminated or reduced.
Indicated services and supports (Tier 3) to address mental health concerns are individualized to meet the unique needs of each student and families who are displaying concern in multiple life domains (home, school, and community). When individualized interventions are put in place, the severity and intensity of problem behavior decrease.
Attend relevant inâhouse and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and jobârelated skills.
Attends required meetings within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners).
Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
Submit monthly/quarterly reports to immediate supervisor.
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Targeted compensation: $21.95/hr
Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
401(k) Retirement plan with company match
12 paid holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon.
Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
Free Financial Advisor Services
Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
Leave donation program
Adoption Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend