Wraparound Specialist

Harris County Department of Education•Houston, TX

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to provide targeted interventions, coordinate internal and external support services, and develop Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) to address non-academic barriers to student success. By connecting students and families to meaningful resources, the Wraparound Specialist helps the campus take a proactive, data-driven approach to improving outcomes, increasing family engagement, and reducing disciplinary incidents, chronic absenteeism, and disengagement.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Ability to obtain the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential within 6 months.
Working knowledge of substance use disorders.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to coordinate individual and group sessions.
General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, behavior intervention strategies, and case management
Reliable transportation to/from work and between worksites.
Experience in working with at-risk youth, families, and community agencies

Nice To Haves

Experience with crisis intervention and community resource coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify students experiencing academic, behavioral, attendance, social-emotional, or family-related challenges.
Conduct needs assessments to determine barriers to student success.
Develop individualized wraparound support plans that align interventions with student needs.
Provide ongoing case management and monitor student progress toward intervention goals.
Connect students and families with school-based and community-based services such as: Mental health counseling, Substance abuse programs, Housing and food resources, Medical and wellness support, Mentoring and family support agencies.
Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care between service providers and the school.
Build trusting relationships with families to increase collaboration and support.
Serve as a liaison between the school and home to improve communication and access to resources.
Empower families by helping them navigate community agencies and support systems.
Work closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, attendance staff, and behavior support teams to identify student concerns and implement interventions.
Participate in student support meetings, attendance review committees, and behavior intervention planning.
Provide staff with guidance on trauma-informed strategies and available student resources.
Assist with crisis intervention for students experiencing immediate emotional, behavioral, or environmental crises.
Coordinate urgent support services for students and families in need.
Maintain documentation of interventions, referrals, student progress, and outcomes.
Track trends in attendance, discipline, and student engagement to measure program effectiveness.
Provide reports demonstrating the impact of wraparound services on student success indicators.