Bilingual (Spanish) School Based Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The School-Based Support Specialist is responsible for facilitating a smooth transition for individuals into community living. They achieve this by offering support and activities outlined in a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing their expertise in psychological concepts. The role also involves coordinating mental health services with other community and practitioner-provided services. This specialist operates within school hours and on school premises, ensuring that students have access to the necessary resources and assistance during their educational journey.

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments. Offer specialized services during school hours directly on school premises, empowering students to succeed and improve their overall functioning.

• Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with the client's treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience. Ensure that all services are accessible and tailored to the unique needs of each student.

• Engage in a range of activities designed to meet the diverse needs and objectives of the students. Adapt and innovate to deliver effective support, always prioritizing the well-being and progress of the youth.

• Manage a caseload, ensuring that the number and nature of cases are coordinated with supervisory staff. Participate actively in client staffing to identify challenges and set achievable goals for treatment, taking on management responsibilities for assigned cases.

• Exercise discretion and sound judgment when providing emergency services to students in emotional crisis. Offer rapid assistance and comprehensive follow-up, including outreach and engagement for missed appointments.

• Collaborate closely with Brightli Operational Guidelines and adhere to professional ethical codes. Contribute to staff development activities and actively engage in self-evaluation processes.

• Support management requirements, including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and contract maintenance. Participate in quality assurance procedures and adhere to clinical records protocols.

• Demonstrate responsiveness to emergency situations, utilizing discretion and judgment to provide rapid aid. Coordinate comprehensive follow-up services, including outreach and engagement for students who miss appointments.

• Function as a vital team member, contributing to staff development activities and embracing self-evaluation practices. Stay attuned to management needs, such as data collection and program evaluation, and actively participate in grant application processes and contract maintenance.

• Embrace quality assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review processes. Adhere to the established rules, procedures, and regulations of the Clinical Records Department to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

• Conducting outreach and home visits as necessary to engage with clients, particularly during school breaks or as needed to support the client's journey.

• Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the successful provision of mental health services to clients. Adapt to evolving needs and demonstrate flexibility in delivering support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders.

• Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders and how to access the various community resources available.

• Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.

• Ability to problem solve and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.

• Ability to be self-motivated to provide high-level performance while meeting the complex needs of the clients and their families.

• Ability to multi-task and coordinate services from a variety of community resources, while maintaining proper communications with all staff (e.g. admissions, process, and discharge plans).

• Ability to establish effective relationships with youth and their families via telephone and personal contacts.

• Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of stu