What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Support Specialist position at Burrell Behavioral Health?
SCHOOL BASED SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Springfield, Missouri area schools
- $22/hour Burrell Benefits & Culture
- $12,000 in annual collaborative service goal bonuses
- Year-round employment
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and promoting their mental health and well-being? Burrell Behavioral Health is currently seeking a dedicated School Based Support Specialist to join our team in Springfield, Missouri. As a School Based Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with school staff and provide on-site intervention for clients enrolled in our program.
Join us in our mission to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while making a positive impact in the community.
***Key Responsibilities***
- Intervention and Collaboration: Provide on-site intervention in area schools for clients enrolled in the program, collaborating closely with school staff to ensure appropriate client care and support.
- Progress Monitoring: Participate in the process of monitoring client progress in treatment programs, tracking successes and challenges to inform future treatment plans and strategies.
- Individualized Treatment Plans: Develop tailored treatment plans for each client, taking into account unique needs, goals, and circumstances to promote optimal recovery and well-being.
- Client Support and Advocacy: Serve as a trusted resource for clients, providing individualized assistance in accessing necessary mental health services and completing daily living tasks, while advocating for their best interests.
- Community Engagement: Connect clients with various community agencies and resources, offering ongoing social, vocational, educational, and recreational support and activities to foster personal growth and independence.
What you’ll bring:
- A proactive, and client-focused approach to breaking the stigma of mental health.
- A passion to make a positive difference in the lives of others every day.
- A reliable vehicle and favorable recent driving record
Education (or experience as outlined below) requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study:
Psychology*
Social Work*
Sociology*
Education*
Criminal Justice*
Family Studies*
Counseling*
Recreational Therapy*
Human Services*
Human Development & Family Studies*
Child Development*
Gerontology*
Behavioral Science*
Rehabilitation Counseling*
OR....
- Work experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements. *Related fields may include direct support such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, vocational rehabilitation, and more.
What we offer:
Great pay, excellent employee benefits, a Monday through Friday 8am-5pm schedule, and an organizational culture like no other.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- May we have your email address? If your application is selected to move forward, we will contact you by email and/or phone. We respect your privacy and your email will not be sold to any third party agencies or used for solicitation.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $-1
