Intervention Specialist - BHSL

Job description

Job Title: Intervention Specialist - BHSL - MHIT

Position Function: The purpose of the Behavioral Health School Liaison is facilitating the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model. The liaison will be a pivotal member of the school behavioral health team that works collaboratively to address the needs of students in the foster care system, as well other students identified as needing additional behavioral health support.

Essential Performance Responsibilities: Serves as the primary liaison to community mental health partners, child welfare agencies, and school site administration

Collaborates with school administrators and community mental health partners to establish a school based behavioral health team model

Assists the behavioral health team in implementing data-based screening and referral protocols to ensure timely access to school based and/or community based behavioral health services

Provides quality assurance in the referral process to the community mental health providers

Provides parents with resources to for access to mental health resources other community-based resources and services

Maintains accurate records for the purpose of progress monitoring and complying with district and state reporting requirements

Provides consultation to school administration and counseling staff on interventions for students experiencing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning

Ensures that school-based interventions and services are trauma informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate

Provides support in in responding to calls to support de-escalation of students.

Participates in district in-service and professional development meetings

Conducts classroom observations of students for the purpose of data collections

Attends team meetings to participate in the problem-solving model for students and families

Provides check-ins to students assigned from reassignment hearings

Compiles data for statistical purposes

Maintains confidentiality regarding educational records

Maintains a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Occasional visits to students' homes will be required in order to collect social history and complete paperwork with a student's family.

Physical and Mental Demands: Regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear

Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program

Ability to plan and implement lessons to support social skills building and support student social emotional growth

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication

Knowledge of the referral process and how to conduct appropriate follow-ups

Ability to prepare an accurate student history for appropriate case evaluation

Skill in to collaborate with the treatment team for the purpose of the development of the treatment plan for the student's specific needs

Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance

Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations: Maintains open lines of communication with school leaders, teachers, counselors, parents/guardians, community mental health partners, and child welfare agencies to develop and sustain a collaborative process

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors

Will be working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services in order to complete day to day tasks

Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy

Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues

Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance: In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave

Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile: Bachelor's Degree in either Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject required

2-3 Years experience in K-12 Education setting preferred

Flexible, solutions oriented, collaborative and responsive to crisis situations

Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal skills and professional judgment

Demonstrate collaborative and consultative skills

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Worksite address

wichita, KS, 67232, US

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