What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST OJJDP Safer Communities position at SGA Youth & Family Services?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Education:
Full-time
Description
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- The Behavioral Health Specialist will be responsible for delivering behavioral health and resource and referral services to Level 3 youth and will facilitate teacher support groups.
- Implement Trauma-Informed Resilience-Oriented Schools strategy protocols
- Utilizes resources and clinical training to further promote social emotional learning.
- Provide case management, counseling, and crisis intervention services for Level 3 students
- Provide individual, family and group therapy, as well as case management, advocacy and referral/linkage to all clients.
- Provide assessment, treatment planning, advocacy, crisis intervention, and referral/linkage services.
- Provide group counseling services using prescribed group curricula when applicable.
- Provide time limited individual counseling with emphasis on violence prevention skill building and problem resolution.
- Conduct teacher wellness and resilience small groups
- Work in a collaborative manner with Liaison, Violence Prevention Specialist, school administration and faculty to ensure best practices related to trauma-informed care are implemented
- Manage all agency expectations for case recording, statistical, and other documentation on a timely basis.
- Provide classroom workshops, teacher/parent/community trainings.
- Coordinate clinical and case management services with school staff, teachers and parents.
- Attend OJJDP and other required training as directed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education:
- Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or counseling required.
- Clinical Licensure (LCPC, LCSW, or other), preferred
- Prior experience working with children and families in a school or community setting, restorative justice, and trauma-informed practices.
- Demonstrates ability to engage complex and high-risk clients, respond to frequent crises, and engage parents.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop professional partnerships.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records and prepare reports in a timely fashion.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Understands and commits to the mission, goals and philosophy of SGA.
- Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
- Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
- Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to transport oneself to and from work sites.
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
- Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
- Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables and easels.
- At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and events needs.
- Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.
