Mental Health Coordinator

Description

HOPE Online Learning Academy Job Description

Mental Health Coordinator 

JOB CLASSIFICATION / WORK EXPECTATIONS: SALARY: $60,000-$80,000

The Mental Health Coordinator is a full time, exempt position. Employees in this position follow the Year-Round Calendar for HOPE staff, as determined annually. The expected workday is to be in the main office for 8 hours daily, with regular trips to learning centers for assessment and meetings as needed. 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the discretion of HOPE’s management. 

SUMMARY:

The role of the Mental Health Coordinator is to maintain compliance on all Special Services Provider rules as governed by the Colorado Department of Education and the Douglas County School District. This position will include working with all students in grades 6-12.

The Mental Health Coordinator provides departmental oversight to assist the staff in providing supportive services HOPE-wide at all educational levels. The full scope of School Social Work services includes assessment, intervention, consultation and education, advocacy, professional development for the Mental Health team including but not limited to, school mental health/social emotional wellness services, and intervention programming for students, families and staff and administrative support. In addition, this position serves as the Leader for Mental Health/SSP, including staff supervision and serves as Field Instructor/Supervisor in the area of social work for students and interns, as applicable. 

This is accomplished by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to serve the needs of the HOPE community through:

Rules and Regulations

Supportive Learning Environments

Regard for scope of practice and best practice (assessment, data, reporting)

Mental Health wellness and safety (assessment, data, reporting)

Departmental Professional Growth and Development 

Professional Department Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Priority Area: Rules and Regulations

Provides supervision and services aligned with state and federal laws, local policies and procedures, Colorado Academic Standards, DCSD and HOPE’s organized plans of instruction and the individual needs of their students.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises and provides knowledge of legal requirements, federal/state law, local policies and procedures as identified by Colorado Academic Standards, DCSD, HOPE Online Academy.

Supervises and provides direction to insure that services that are guided by legal requirements, federal/state law, local policies and procedures as identified by Colorado Academic Standards, DCSD, HOPE Online Academy

Models the HOPE Online Values: Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.

Priority Area: Supportive Learning Environments

Demonstrates knowledge to provide consultation and supervision of effective services that reduce barriers to and support learning.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Supports supervisees in serving as:

A liaison between schools, the special education department, and other stakeholders.

Serving as a resource to Mentors and staff regarding social work services and the academic/social needs of students.

Providing in-service training and workshops for mentors and staff regarding mental health issues and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.

Participating in development of positive behavioral intervention strategies in concert with individual, group, and family input.

Serving as a member of the assessment team assigned to each site and works as a team member in making placements decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.

Communicating and collaborating with all stakeholders to provide a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Identifying environmental barriers to children’s access to public education and makes appropriate community referrals.

Priority Area: Scope of Practice

Support and demonstrate knowledge of their professions and integrate evidence based practices and research findings into their services.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Apply and support newly learned skills in the sites, community, and/or home environment.

Mental Health Professional Development/Implementation and Leadership;

Mental Health Assessment, Data Collection, and Progress monitoring of students;

Provides consultation services to staff and parents related to homelessness, Child Protective Services (CPS), attendance, residency, custody, and other areas, as appropriate.

Engages in planning and casework for students with special needs.

Attends and participates in Child Study, Attendance Improvement, Manifestation Determination Review, IEP, Section 504 and Eligibility meetings, as appropriate.

Works in partnership with parents and others on those problems in a child’s living situation (home, school, and community) that affect the child’s adjustment in school. Provides outreach services and assists in contacts with parents who may be difficult to reach.

Supports students and staff through participation in a muli-tiered support system (MTSS).

Serves on student support teams and special education committees at sites as appropriate Assists the school in following school board / HOPE regulations for excessive absences and truancy; Attends student support team meetings and helps to develop improved attendance intervention plans as appropriate

Assists in planning and participates in-group and individual staff development projects and division-wide or community agency projects, and performs related duties, as assigned

Priority Area: Mental Health Wellness and Practice

Supports or establish safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for all HOPE community populations.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a resource to mentors and staff regarding social work services and the academic/social needs of students.

Provides outreach services and assists in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies for children.

Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals.

Provides group and individual counseling, as appropriate, with a child and his/her family.

Provides individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises.

Provides crisis intervention services and responds to crisis needs, as requested

Priority Area: Department Professional Growth and Development

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Duties and Responsibilities

Attends the DCSD Sped/MH meetings and Mental Health monthly meeting.

Researches and provides PD for colleagues on social emotional skills, assessments, and modalities. 

Arranges professional development training opportunities to continue best practices and meet CEU requirements. .

Facilitate and/or consults in Mental Health training sessions/workshops for staff, students, families, and communities.

Priority Area: Professional Department Management

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Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Preparation and Planning;

Professionalism and commitment to community.

Manages monitors and facilitates the work responsibilities for departmental school social workers, to include but not limited to, record keeping, documentation, assessment reports, and collaboration with “all” stakeholders.

Facilitates the regular social worker meetings and department professional development.

Ensures proper coverage due to illnesses, leaves, retirements and other crises.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) LCSW, SPP or eligibility for licensure 

Ability to interact with a variety of community service personnel.

Experience working with parents, students, and individuals from a variety of populations and backgrounds.

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, public agencies, and building personnel.

Understanding of the school social work profession including associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.)

Ability to plan and organize.

Knowledge of child development (6-12 grades), psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems.

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Ability to communicate with and provide consistent direction and leadership to the department.

Preferred

Master’s Degree in an Education-related major

Additional CDE license endorsements including Special Providers License

Five years of teaching and/or instructional leadership with diverse students in a community based, blended learning environment

Experience in learning specialist to lead, facilitate, present to provide topic specific professional development

Experience in diagnosing the roots of academic gaps in students

Familiar with state-level and locally identified assessment for students 

Manage, organize and interpret data and share in a meaningful way

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Required

Commitment to code of ethics, best practice, social justice and equitable services for all

Cultural proficiency and interpersonal/relationship building skills

Fluency and literacy in English; excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent technology skills – Online curriculum, Google Docs, Drive and Gmail, MS Office, Student Information and learning management systems

Proactive and detail oriented, able to prioritize and be self-directed

Flexible and resilient, able to diffuse and handle stressful situations

Advocacy for community-based learning models

Preferred

Oral and written fluency in Spanish

Advanced technology skills, including Edgenuity and Google Classroom 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Mental Health Coordinator reports to and is supervised and evaluated by ______________________with feedback from other members of the HOPE instructional team and Learning Centers. This position supervises employees in the HOPE Mental Health department regarding content and Mental Health team activities. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FUNCTIONING REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

Works independently to plan caseload and follow-up.  

Must meet deadlines established by caseload.  

Individual works and interacts with families with students 6-12 grades, in school, home, and community environments.  

At times ma requires significant sitting for extended periods.

Compare, analyze, communicate, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate

Communicate effectively using speech and hearing

Use near vision to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for computer use, reading and instruction 

Use hands for extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation

Operate office machines and computer equipment

Be subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, stooping, pushing and pulling

Occasionally lift objects up to 25 pounds 

LOCATION, WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

Work is routinely performed in an office virtually or in person. Compensation for mileage is per the HOPE Mileage policy. The Mental Health Coordinator is based at the HOPE Office and plays a central role in supporting HOPE Communities at multiple sites. In addition to maintaining a presence at the central office, the Coordinator conducts scheduled visits to Learning Centers to provide support, Coordinator acts as a bridge between the HOPE Office and stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication, implementation of best practices, and equitable support for all of the HOPE community.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT: 

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000