Student Support Specialist - BSW

Oakland Schools•Hazel Park, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Support Specialist will implement a plan for high school graduation with at-risk students, provide crisis counseling and consultation, and facilitate communication between counselors, administrators, and staff to increase high school graduation rates and reduce drop-out rates. This role involves implementing research-based support programs, identifying students who have dropped out and providing resources for re-engagement, and serving as a liaison with various school personnel and community agencies. The specialist will also compile and analyze data, participate in support meetings, counsel parents, and maintain student confidentiality. Additionally, the role includes facilitating School PBIS and MTSS, analyzing discipline and attendance data, and implementing school policies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with at-risk youth
Ability to effectively disaggregate and analyze data
Ability to effectively implement policy and procedures
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Implement a plan for high school graduation with at-risk students
Provide crisis counseling and consultation
Facilitate communication between counselors, administrators and staff members to increase high school graduation and reduce drop-out rate
Implement research-based support programs such as mentoring, peer mediation and social and emotional skills to enhance student success and increase high school completion
Identify students who have dropped out and provide resources and support to encourage reengagement in school and attain high school completion
Serve as a liaison with the school counselors, homebound teachers, social workers, Community Youth Services worker, school nurse, special education team and other student support services
Compile and analyze data concerning students served
Participate in Student System of Support meetings and coordinate Community Schools services
Counsel and serve as a resource person for parents regarding problems affecting the educational, physical, social and emotional growth of the student
Work with appropriate agencies, community groups, and school organizations
Maintain student confidentiality
Participate in the facilitation of School PBIS - Tier One, Tier Two, Tier Three
Participate in the facilitation of MTSS - Tier One, Tier Two, Tier Three
Analyze discipline and attendance data to identify needs and assist with developing and implementing plans to address high school completion
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required