Job Posting for School Based Support Specialist at Porter-Starke Services, Inc.

Porter-Starke Services is seeking an School-Based Support Specialist with HEBRON SCHOOLS to provide interventions, referrals, and resources to elementary, middle, or high school-aged children and their families. They will work closely with teachers and school administrators serving as a resource and providing assistance with behavioral health issues, providing case management assessments, and accessing community resources for families in need.

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.

Employee Benefits

401K w/ 20% company matching
11 paid holidays
Competitive wages
Generous PTO
Employee discounts (YMCA)
Employee referral program
HSA/FSA accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition assistance $5350
Loan repayments $200/month
Casual Fridays
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid long term disability
Optional insurances (short term disability)
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Free health screenings

Duties And 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 departmental standards.
Initiates, monitors, and updates client's treatment plans 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.
Typing and basic computer usage.
Other duties as assigned.

The Staff Member Must Demonstrate Knowledge Of

Individual, group, family, and classroom dynamics.
Developmental theory, clinical symptoms, and interventions relevant in the school setting
Accessing and coordinating appropriate referrals, services, and entitlements for students
Current policies and procedures of the agency, school system, and professional standards.
Trauma-Informed Care.
Screening and Assessment for risk of harm to self and others.
Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders.

The Staff Member Must Demonstrate Skills In

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.
Typing and basic computer usage.
Advocating for client's needs.
Group facilitation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field is required.
Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
Related experience equal to or greater than 6 months.
Experience in crisis intervention and working with children is preferred.

Please feel free to visit www.porterstarke.org to learn more about our organization and job opportunities!

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